Operations Coordinator

nVent; Aberdeen (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company‑m​

Life insurance

Job summary

nVent is seeking a detail-oriented Operations Associate to support production scheduling, inventory control, and data tracking across the plant. You will work with the Operations Manager to ensure on-time manufacturing and accurate records of materials and downtime.

You'll monitor supplies, communicate shortages, and help implement efficiency improvements while upholding safety standards and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written, with customers, associates, and management personnel.
• Computer skills, including data entry, retrieval, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Multi-tasking, organizational, and exercising initiative skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Operations Manager to coordinate and monitor production schedules to ensure timely completion of manufacturing orders.
• Track inventory levels of manufacturing operations supplies for production; communicate shortages or delays to the Operations Manager.
• Operations cycle counter and investigate discrepancies with Operations leadership.
• Assist in planning and implementing operations improvements to increase efficiency to reduce waste.
• Maintain accurate records of production data, downtime, and resource utilization for Daily Management System (DMS).
• Collaborate with quality assurance to ensure compliance with product specifications and standards.
• Verify and continuously update work instructions and training documents to ensure accuracy and alignment with current processes.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports for management review.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal departments regarding productions status and priorities.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and company policies throughout the plant.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading/Writing basics

Math skills

Communication skills

Data entry

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

Associate degree in Business/Operations Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Support the Operations Manager to coordinate and monitor production schedules to ensure timely completion of manufacturing orders.
• Track inventory levels of manufacturing operations supplies for production; communicate shortages or delays to the Operations Manager.
• Operations cycle counter and investigate discrepancies with Operations leadership.
• Assist in planning and implementing operations improvements to increase efficiency to reduce waste.
• Maintain accurate records of production data, downtime, and resource utilization for Daily Management System (DMS).
• Collaborate with quality assurance to ensure compliance with product specifications and standards.
• Verify and continuously update work instructions and training documents to ensure accuracy and alignment with current processes.

Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports for management review.

• Serve as a point of contact for internal departments regarding productions status and priorities.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and company policies throughout the plant.
• Additional duties as assigned.

YOU HAVE:

• Academic background in:

  • Associate degree in Business, Operations Management, or related field; or equivalent preferred.

• Previous experience in or with:

  • Previous inventory control, materials handling, or manufacturing experience preferred.

• Skills:

  • Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
  • Good communication skills both verbal and written, with customers, associates, and management personnel.
  • Computer skills, including data entry, retrieval, and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Multi-tasking, organizational, and exercising initiative skills.
  • Self-starter, strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Basic blueprint reading skills.
  • Measuring tool skills (Dial indicators, Micrometer, and Caliber).
  • Reliability and attendance skills.

• Abilities to meet the physical and environmental demands:

  • Ability to work with a flexible schedule depending on business needs.
  • Ability to respond calmly and effectively to pressure.
  • Ability to work effectively in a TEAM environment.
  • Ability to lift 50 plus pounds; ability to bend, twist, reach, climb, pull, push, stand and squat.

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.

• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.

• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.