Operations Coordinator: Drive Efficiency & Production

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

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.