Plant Operations Coordinator

Grundfos GmbH; Brookshire (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Volunteer leave

Training programs

Job summary

Grundfos in Brookshire, Texas, is seeking a Plant Operations Coordinator to support daily plant operations, coordinate administrative, operational, and visitor activities, and serve as a liaison between operations, leadership, employees, and external visitors. The role focuses on seamless tours, site events, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will help plan tours, prepare itineraries and materials, and assist leadership with coordination and reporting.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business administration, Operations Management, Communications, or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience in manufacturing operations or visitor relations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily plant operations through scheduling, communication, administrative support, and tracking reports.
• Plan and conduct professional plant tours for customers, community groups, new hires, vendors, and executive visitors.
• Prepare tour itineraries, visitor materials, and presentations for plant leadership.
• Support leadership with meeting coordination and continuous improvement programs.
• Manage visitor registration, security protocols, hospitality arrangements, and site access procedures.
• Assist with budget tracking, purchasing requests, invoice processing, and reports and presentations for plant leadership.

Skills

Manufacturing operations

Administrative coordination

Customer service

Visitor relations

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's / Associate degree in Business Administration / Operations Management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you energized by keeping plant operations running smoothly while creating outstanding experiences for every visitor who walks through the door? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.

As our new Plant Operations Coordinator, you will be supporting daily plant operations by coordinating administrative, operational, and visitor-related activities to ensure safe, efficient, and professional plant performance. The role serves as a key liaison between operations, leadership, employees, and external visitors while facilitating plant tours, coordinating site events, and supporting continuous improvement activities. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

What you will be doing:

As a key part of the Plant Operations team, you'll create impact by driving operational excellence and strengthening stakeholder relationships by ensuring seamless coordination across plant activities, visitor experiences, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Coordinating daily plant operations through scheduling, communication, administrative support, and tracking operational reports and metrics
• Plan and conduct professional plant tours for customers, community groups, new hires, vendors, and executive visitors while ensuring safety and PPE compliance
• Prepare tour itineraries, visitor materials, and presentations for plant leadership that communicate manufacturing processes, safety practices, and company values
• Support leadership with meeting coordination, action item tracking, and continuous improvement programs that ensure operational excellence
• Manage visitor registration, security protocols, hospitality arrangements, and site access procedures
• Assist with budget tracking, purchasing requests, invoice processing, and preparation of reports and presentations for plant leadership

What makes you a great fit:

Above all, you are a detail-oriented coordinator with strong communication and presentation skills, comfortable engaging audiences from shop floor employees to executive visitors and thriving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. We would also imagine that you have:

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, administrative coordination, customer service, or visitor relations
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated public speaking or group presentation ability
• An associate or bachelor’s degree in business administration, Operations Management, Communications, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

It is a plus if you also have:

• Experience conducting facility tours or presenting to diverse groups in a manufacturing setting
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards
• Experience supporting continuous improvement or operational excellence programs

The salary range for this position is $62,700 to $88,440 per year. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile. The range listed is just one component of Grundfos’s total compensation and benefits package for employees.Total compensation includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs, etc.To learn more about our benefits, please visit:Grundfos Benefits

Why you will love working here:

We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:

• A working environment built around your needs
• Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
• Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programs to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

To get to know us better, follow us on Youtube or LinkedIn . Check out Meet Our People to get to know some of your future colleagues and why they love working at Grundfos.

Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Grundfos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are made on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage all individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Learn more about your Rights as an applicant. If require an accommodation to complete your application or interview, please contact [e-mail]. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process.

Job Location: Brookshire, Texas, United States | Houston, Texas, United States | Katy, Texas, United States

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

An inclusive team

We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.

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