Plant Operations Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Three days of volunteering leave

Job summary

Grundfos in the United States is seeking a Plant Operations Coordinator to maintain smooth plant performance while delivering outstanding visitor experiences.

You will coordinate administrative, operational, and visitor activities, serving as a liaison among operations, leadership, employees, and guests, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives for safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in manufacturing operations, admin coordination, customer service or visitor relations.
• Strong skills in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with public speaking ability.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Operations Management, Communications or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily plant operations through scheduling, administrative support, and tracking reports/metrics.
• Plan and conduct professional plant tours for customers, community groups, new hires, vendors, and executives ensuring safety and PPE compliance.
• Prepare itineraries, visitor materials, and leadership presentations communicating processes, safety, and values.
• Support leadership with meeting coordination, action item tracking, and continuous improvement programs.
• Manage visitor registration, security, hospitality, and site access procedures.
• Assist with budget tracking, purchasing requests, invoice processing, and reporting for plant leadership.

Skills

Operations coordination

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Public speaking / presentations

Multi-priority management

Customer service / visitor relations

Education

Associate degree in business / related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

MS Word

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

• 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.

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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.

We look forward from hearing from you.