Manufacturing Coordinator

Southern Arkansas University; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United States is seeking a Manufacturing Coordinator to support manufacturing operations and materials management. The role encompasses communication with vendors, inventory oversight, and manufacturing engineering tasks, providing hands-on experience in a certified environment. Candidates should possess a degree in relevant fields or equivalent experience and have strong problem-solving skills. Opportunities exist to learn new technologies within a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant experience in manufacturing or project management.
• Ability to learn new software for material management.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Good communication and organizational abilities.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with vendors for pricing and delivery coordination.
• Manage inventory and process purchase orders.
• Assist with quality verification and inventory reconciliation.
• Evaluate and implement manufacturing technologies.
• Support process improvements and documentation.

Skills

Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite)

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational abilities

Written and verbal communication

Eagerness to learn new technologies

Education

Degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or relevant work experience

Tools

Manufacturing SQL database program

Job description

Manufacturing Coordinator

We are a growing AS9100 certified fabrication shop producing components for defense, aerospace, medical, electronics, photonics, and advanced manufacturing industries. This full‑time position supports manufacturing operations, materials management, purchasing coordination, and basic manufacturing/industrial engineering tasks. This role provides hands‑on experience in manufacturing.

Primary Responsibilities

• Communicate with vendors for pricing, ordering, and delivery coordination
• Manage material inventory in Mietrak ERP system
• Process purchase orders and track material deliveries to ensure material is in stock
• Maintain material traceability documentation and certifications
• Assist with material receiving and quality verification
• Support monthly inventory reconciliation processes

Manufacturing Engineering Support (40%)

• Create and issue work orders to the shop floor to ensure adequate production time
• Update routers for accurate processes, set up & run times and other information
• Coordinate with vendors for outside processes
• Manage work order, vendor and material close‑out process to ensure full traceability
• Assist the Production Manager and the Shop Manager with production scheduling

Process and Technology Initiatives (20%)

• Evaluate and implement automation and manufacturing technologies that may help production and administration
• Support process improvement and SOP development for business growth
• Support document management system and record keeping

Required Qualifications

• A degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business with a technical focus, or relevant work experience in production management or project management
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite) and ability to learn new software (Manufacturing SQL database program)
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and technical proficiency
• Strong attention to detail for quality control requirements
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to take direction and work independently to complete a project with autonomy
• Excellent organizational abilities
• Good written and verbal communication
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and processes
• Background check
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Experience with ISO9001 or AS9100 quality management systems is a plus
• AS9100 aerospace quality system training
• Production workflow and scheduling
• Production management
• Fabrication shop with aerospace‑quality standards
• Mix of office work and shop floor interaction