Operations Coordinator

Socket.dev; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an Operations Coordinator to support the build-out of a new manufacturing facility. This hands-on role requires practical shop-floor insight and the ability to move fast as processes are developed in real time.

You will coordinate timelines, vendors, equipment setup, and staffing, partner with cross-functional teams, and ensure smooth transitions from build-out to steady production on site in Chandler, AZ.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in operations, production coordination, or related role in manufacturing.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proactive, solutions-first mindset with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable in a fast-moving, evolving environment with shifting priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present updates to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of new facility build-out, coordinating timelines, vendors, and on-site logistics.
• Act as hands-on on-site presence; track progress and drive issues to resolution.
• Help stand up day-to-day operational workflows, including layout, staffing, equipment setup, and material flow.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to ensure readiness and smooth operation.
• Oversee receipt, setup, and inventory of new equipment and materials.
• Track build-out milestones and operational metrics; flag risks early with proposed solutions.
• Coordinate scheduling of labor, equipment, and materials for timelines.
• Assist in developing and documenting SOPs as processes are established.
• Serve as point of contact for day-to-day operational questions during build-out.

Skills

Operations experience

Production coordination

Manufacturing environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's in business/ops

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Operations Coordinator will play a central role in supporting the build-out of Gummi World's new facility, working alongside leadership to help stand up operations from the ground up. This is a hands‑on, floor‑facing position for someone who understands how a manufacturing environment works, thinks in solutions rather than problems, and is comfortable operating in a fast‑moving, still‑developing environment where processes and priorities are being built in real time. The ideal candidate is proactive, assertive when needed, and takes ownership of getting things done.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the planning and execution of the new facility build‑out, coordinating timelines, vendors, and on‑the‑ground logistics as spaces and lines come online.
• Act as a hands‑on presence on‑site — tracking progress against the build‑out plan, identifying gaps or delays, and driving issues to resolution.
• Help stand up day‑to‑day operational workflows for the new facility, including layout, staffing needs, equipment setup, and material flow.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to ensure the new facility is equipped, organized, and ready to operate smoothly.
• Coordinate the receipt, setup, and inventory of new equipment, fixtures, and materials arriving at the facility.
• Track and report on build‑out milestones and key operational metrics, flagging risks early and recommending solutions.
• Help coordinate scheduling of labor, equipment, and materials to meet build‑out and early production timelines.
• Assist in developing and documenting standard operating procedures (SOPs) as new processes are established.
• Serve as a point of contact for day‑to‑day operational questions during the build‑out, using sound judgment to solve problems independently before escalating.
• Support onboarding of new facility staff on workflows, equipment, and floor expectations.
• Bring an assertive, solutions‑first approach to obstacles that arise during the build‑out — addressing issues directly and keeping momentum going.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3–5 years of experience in operations, production coordination, or a related role within a manufacturing environment.
• Solid working knowledge of manufacturing operations — production flow, facility layout, and shop‑floor dynamics.
• Experience supporting a facility launch, expansion, or build‑out is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems and drive practical, timely solutions with minimal oversight.
• Proactive and self‑directed, with the assertiveness to raise issues, hold vendors and partners accountable, and keep initiatives on track.
• Comfortable operating in an ambiguous, still‑developing environment where priorities shift as the facility comes together.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills; able to juggle multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including comfort presenting updates to leadership.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree in business, operations, or a related field preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regular presence on‑site at the new facility during construction/build‑out and ongoing production once operational (PPE required as applicable).
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods during a shift.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Split time between on‑site facility work and office/administrative tasks (reporting, email, scheduling).

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• The new facility build‑out stays on track, with risks and delays caught and addressed early.
• Operational workflows, equipment, and staffing are ready and organized as the facility comes online.
• Cross‑functional partners see this role as a reliable, solutions‑oriented point of contact throughout the build‑out.

The transition from build‑out to full operations happens with minimal disruption.