Piping Manufacturing Scheduler & Process Optimizer

Baker Group; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Group in Ankeny, IA seeks a Manufacturing Coordinator - Piping to oversee scheduling, material planning, quality control, and productive workflows for prefabricated MEP components.

You will coordinate with engineering, procurement, and production teams to meet project deadlines, maintain shop documentation, and support ISO 9001 and lean initiatives in a hands-on office and shop setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing coordination, prefabrication, or supply chain within MEP/construction/industrial sectors.
• Thorough knowledge of MEP materials and prefabrication processes, and integration into modular skids/racks.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 requirements and Stratus Software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate manufacturing workflows to ensure timely production and delivery of prefabricated MEP components.
• Maintain production schedules aligned with project timelines and contractor requirements.
• Monitor progress, identify obstacles, and adjust plans to meet deadlines.
• Support QA/QC by ensuring compliance with specifications and standards.
• Serve as liaison between project managers, engineers, and manufacturing teams; run meetings and update status metrics.
• Document ISO 9001 items (NCRs, CARs, PM, fabrication logs) and maintain current work instructions.
• Support lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing coordination

Cross-functional communication

Documentation & recordkeeping

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Equivalent experience

Tools

Stratus Software

Job description

Baker Group in Ankeny, IA seeks a Manufacturing Coordinator - Piping to oversee scheduling, material planning, quality control, and productive workflows for prefabricated MEP components.

You will coordinate with engineering, procurement, and production teams to meet project deadlines, maintain shop documentation, and support ISO 9001 and lean initiatives in a hands-on office and shop setting.