Private Manufacturing Operations Specialist

Stuller, Inc.; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Stuller, Inc. in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Private Manufacturing Operations Specialist to join our Customer Experience team. You will coordinate between customers and internal teams to move projects through the manufacturing process, maintain visibility, and ensure timely delivery from entry to delivery.

You will track orders, share production updates, and support post-shipment activities while helping improve processes and the overall customer experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in project coordination, operations, customer service, or administrative support.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while maintaining accuracy.
• Excellent communication and cross-department collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate order placement, product specifications, and customer records to ensure accuracy throughout the manufacturing process.
• Communicate production status, project milestones, and shipment updates to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Track projects using internal order management systems.
• Collaborate with Development Managers, Production Managers, Planning, Manufacturing, and Logistics teams to support production continuity and on-time delivery.
• Manage customer communications related to production schedules, order status, and shipment coordination.
• Process post-shipment activities including returns, credits, billing support, and shipping documentation.
• Support business reviews by compiling project metrics, operational performance data, and customer insights.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, documentation, and the overall customer experience.

Skills

Project coordination

Operations management

Customer service

Administrative support

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Brief Description

Join our Customer Experience team and be part of a dynamic environment where you’ll help jewelers worldwide create unforgettable moments for their customers! As a member of the Customization department, you’ll work with a wide range of customization options, from minor style adjustments to fully personalized designs, allowing you to help jewelers craft one-of-a-kind pieces tailored to their clients!

As a Private Manufacturing Operations Specialist, you will serve as a key point of coordination between customers and internal teams to ensure projects move efficiently through the manufacturing process. This role is responsible for maintaining project visibility, communicating production updates, coordinating shipments, and supporting a seamless customer experience from order entry through delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate order placement, product specifications, and customer records to ensure accuracy throughout the manufacturing process.
• Communicate production status, project milestones, and shipment updates to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Track projects through internal order management systems while maintaining accurate reporting and project visibility.
• Partner with Development Managers, Production Managers, Planning, Manufacturing, and Logistics teams to support production continuity and on-time delivery.
• Manage customer communications related to production schedules, order status, and shipment coordination.
• Process post-shipment activities including returns, credits, billing support, and shipping documentation.
• Support business reviews by compiling project metrics, operational performance data, and customer insights.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, documentation, and the overall customer experience.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Positive history of work attendance and performance.
• Experience in project coordination, operations, customer service, account management, or administrative support.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while maintaining accuracy.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in project coordination, operations, customer service, account management, or administrative support.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, production, or supply chain environment.
• Experience supporting customer projects from order entry through fulfillment.
• Ability to analyze operational information and provide recommendations for process improvement.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

Summary

Stuller is the jewelry industry's largest manufacturer, supplier, and technology developer in North America. With a customer base spanning the globe, we serve jewelry professionals through an unmatched selection of quality products, expert and friendly service, and the fastest delivery. We are powered by our employees, their creativity, their energy, and their commitment to creating exceptional experiences.
We are committed to our employees' comprehensive health and happiness. Our award-winning wellness initiatives and benefits help Stuller to stand out as one of the top employers in Louisiana. Learn more about our benefits by clicking here.