Operations Specialist: On-Time Production & Supply Chain

NextGenEnergyJobs; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrodyne TDI is seeking an Operations Specialist to support day-to-day production, order fulfillment, and inventory management, collaborating with Sales, Planning, Purchasing, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics.

You will coordinate orders from receipt to shipment, monitor schedules for on-time delivery, plan material requirements, and support ERP transactions. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and close collaboration with manufacturing and logistics teams.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in operations, manufacturing, supply chain, or customer operations.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems (Epicor, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operational activities to ensure efficient production, order fulfillment, inventory management, and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate with customer service team on orders from receipt through shipment.
• Monitor production schedules and ensure on-time delivery commitments.
• Collaborate with Planning and Purchasing to resolve material shortages.
• Plan and coordinate CM material requirements to support production schedules and on-time deliveries.
• Develop and maintain material plans for Job orders, intercompany orders and CM orders.
• Work closely with manufacturing to expedite critical orders and address production constraints.
• Track inventory levels and support inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments with Logistics team.
• Monitor order status and proactively communicate updates to internal teams.
• Generate and analyze operational reports, KPIs, and production metrics.
• Support ERP transactions, including sales orders, purchase orders, work orders, and inventory movements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline operational processes.
• Support new product introductions and engineering change implementations.
• Assist with forecasting, demand planning, and capacity planning activities.
• Perform other operational duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced work

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Business or related field

Tools

Epicor ERP

SAP

Oracle ERP

NetSuite

Job description

Astrodyne TDI is seeking an Operations Specialist to support day-to-day production, order fulfillment, and inventory management, collaborating with Sales, Planning, Purchasing, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics.

You will coordinate orders from receipt to shipment, monitor schedules for on-time delivery, plan material requirements, and support ERP transactions. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and close collaboration with manufacturing and logistics teams.