Manufacturing Coordinator 2

City of Lincoln; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP stock allocation

401(k) match

Company health clinic

Medical, dental, life and disability保险

Job summary

The Manufacturing Coordinator 2 at City of Lincoln oversees advanced coordination and planning to support efficient production workflows. This role handles routings, labor estimates, capacity constraints, and dispatches work to internal and external resources, partnering with vendors and internal teams to ensure timely, cost-effective manufacturing orders.

Key duties include estimating setup/run labor times, applying routings to prints, coordinating capacity with vendors, and driving continuous

Qualifications

• Minimum associate degree in a technical field; certification helpful.
• 5–10 years in manufacturing, production or related role preferred.
• Experience with manufacturing planning and ERP systems beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate routings and labor estimates for efficient production.
• Identify capacity constraints and present solutions to meet deadlines.
• Dispatch work to internal and external resources with proper prioritization.
• Collaborate with engineering, purchasing and production teams to resolve issues.
• Maintain ERP data: routings, labor estimates, vendor capacity.
• Support continuous improvement in planning accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensure safety policies and company values are followed.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Metal fabrication

Routing principles

Vendor coordination

ERP systems

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in Machine Tooling or Engineering

Technical certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP software

Job description

• Base Pay $27.00 - $31.00 / Hour


• Job Category Production Control


• Employee Type Non-Exempt


• Travel 1%


• Manage Others No

JOB SUMMARY:

The Manufacturing Coordinator 2 is responsible for advanced coordination and planning activities that support efficient production workflows. This role focuses on routings, labor estimation, identifying and presenting capacity constraints, and dispatching work to internal and external resources. The role collaborates closely with vendors and internal teams to ensure timely and cost-effective execution of manufacturing orders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Steward our mission (to enrich lives by providing differentiated packaging automation and services) and values (unwavering integrity, servant’s heart, ownership spirit and continuous innovation and improvement).


• Estimate labor time required for setup and run operations based on job specifications and historical data.


• Apply routings and operational sequences to manufacturing prints to ensure accurate and efficient production planning.


• Coordinate capacity availability with external vendors to align with production schedules and deadlines.


• Dispatch work to internal and external work centers, ensuring proper prioritization and resource allocation.


• Collaborate with engineering, purchasing, and production teams to resolve production issues and optimize workflow.


• Responsible for achieving work center and vendor performance targets (OEE, on-time, quality).


• Review and validate manufacturing orders for completeness, accuracy, and feasibility.


• Support Manufacturing Coordinator I by providing guidance and oversight on order tracking, resolving issues, material assignment and issues.


• Maintain and update ERP system with routing, labor estimates, and vendor capacity data.


• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy and production efficiency.


• Achieve annual departmental vision and strategy objectives.


• Contribute and bring new ideas to weekly team discussions.


• Responsible for complying with all company safety policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes related to metal fabrication and assembly.
  
  
  • Raw Material makeup and application use
  
  
  • Machining (tooling, setup, machining equipment)
  
  
  • Routing principles
  
  


• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, materials management, and vendor coordination


• Ability to interpret technical drawings and manufacturing documentation.


• Strong organizational and communication skills.


• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.


• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word).

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of Associate degree in Machine Tooling, Engineering, or technical certification preferred.


• 5-10 years’ experience in manufacturing, production or related role


• Manufacturing programming experience preferred.

OTHER INFORMATION:

All full-time positions offer attractive compensation and benefits that include ESOP stock allocation, 401(k) match, a company health clinic, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, volunteer time off, along with holiday pay and paid time off.