Program Coordinator

Beaver Aerospace & Defense; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Investment in success

Team culture

Competitive salaries

9 holidays

Group insurance with HSA

Domestic partnership coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Virtual doctor

Social events

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Beaver Aerospace & Defense, a Héroux-Devtek company, is an on-site program coordination role in Livonia, Michigan. The role plans, schedules, and coordinates materials and production activities to ensure on-time delivery to customers.

It serves as the link between Materials, Production, Quality, Engineering, Shipping & Receiving, and Program Management. This exempt, on-site position requires a degree in a related field and several years of materials management experience in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of plant-level materials management experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with production planning, inventory control, work orders, purchasing principles and contracts.
• Hands-on ERP/MRP experience managing work orders, inventory, and purchasing.
• Strong problem-solving, math, and critical thinking skills.
• Clear communicator able to lead meetings and work across departments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Aerospace/defense or AS9100 manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day work across Customer Service, Production, Machining, Inspection, and Shipping & Receiving to keep programs on schedule.
• Review sales orders and production schedules to determine material, capacity, and production requirements.
• Plan and set work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to protect customer delivery dates.
• Create, track, and close work orders, ensuring labor, material, and outside processing costs are captured.
• Update work orders and related records when engineering changes are authorized.
• Review inventory against customer requirements; reconcile discrepancies and correct ERP records.

Skills

Materials management

Production planning

Purchasing

Program management

Multitasking

Communication

MS Office

Industrial environment

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree

APICS certification (CPIM/CSCP)

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Job description

Héroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America, Europe and United Kingdom. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Héroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.

Information on the division:

Located in Livonia, Michigan, spanning 3 facilities (100,000+ sq. ft.) with over 130 employees, Beaver Aerospace & Defense is one of Héroux-Devtek’s centers of excellence for design, development, manufacturing, and assembly of ball screws, actuation systems and other aerospace components.

Our ball screws, ball splines, gears, and electromechanical linear/rotary actuators are custom designed to fit virtually any application with superior performance, quality and precision. In fact, our actuation solutions are installed on some of the most advanced aircraft, missile applications and mission-critical space exploration systems in the world, featuring the latest in motion control technology.

With a strong focus on custom precision manufacturing processes with machining automation and techniques, we aim to remain the best value producer of complex and precision Aerospace & Defense components.

What we offer?

• Leaders who invest in your success, development, and growth
• A culture of true teamwork and pride in our product
• Competitive salaries linked to performance and paid time off
• 9 paid holidays
• A comprehensive group insurance plan including HSA/FSA options, Dental & Vision
• Coverage for Domestic Partnerships
• Automatic Life Insurance with supplemental options
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Opportunities for retirement savings with 401k plans including a company match
• Tuition reimbursement for relevant Certifications, Education, & Trainings
• Free access to a virtual doctor and the employee assistance program
• Social activities for all employees (BBQ, Golf, Christmas parties, etc.)
• Generous referral bonuses and advantageous recognition programs
• A motivating work environment and a human management style where you can make a difference

Summary:

Beaver Aerospace & Defense, a Héroux-Devtek company, is seeking a Program Coordinator to plan, schedule, and coordinate materials and production activities for assigned programs to achieve on-time delivery to customers. This role manages work orders from release through close, aligns production schedules with customer requirements, and leads program purchasing in partnership with commodity buyers. The Program Coordinator is the day-to-day link between Materials, Production, Quality, Engineering, Shipping & Receiving, and Program Management, running status meetings and reporting order status to keep programs on cost, quality, and schedule. This is an exempt, on-site position in Livonia, Michigan.

Main responsibilities:

• Coordinate and monitor day-to-day work across Customer Service, Production, Machining, Inspection, and Shipping & Receiving to keep assigned programs on schedule
• Review sales orders and production schedules to determine material, capacity, and production requirements
• Plan and set work schedules, assignments, and production sequences, adjusting as needed to protect customer delivery dates
• Create, track, and close work orders, ensuring all labor, material, and outside processing costs are accurately captured
• Update work orders and related records when engineering changes are authorized
• Review finished goods, work-in-process, and purchased component inventory against customer requirements; reconcile discrepancies and correct ERP records
• Remove scrapped assemblies and components from inventory records and assess the impact on open work orders
• Lead purchasing for assigned programs with commodity buyers: solicit quotes, negotiate pricing, and secure materials and outside processing services that meet quality, cost, and delivery targets
• Expedite raw material, purchased components, and outside processing to support production schedulesMonitor production and repair work for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to specifications at each phase
• Initiate overhaul, warranty, and repair orders and hand them off to the appropriate Program Manager
• Run daily and weekly program status meetings and provide order status updates to managers and departments
• Work with supervisors to coordinate activities within and between departments
• Follow ITAR, AS9100 quality system, and safety requirements, including required PPE on the production floor

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years of plant-level materials management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of production planning, inventory control, work order management, purchasing principles and policies, and general contracts
• Hands-on experience managing work orders, inventory, and purchasing in an ERP/MRP system
• Proven program or project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a high-visibility role
• Strong problem-solving, math, and critical thinking skills
• Clear communicator who is comfortable leading meetings and working across departments
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Able to work in an industrial manufacturing setting with required PPE and travel occasionally to other company facilities
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Aerospace & defense or AS9100 manufacturing experience is a plus
• Experience with precision machined components and outside processing (e.g., heat treat, grinding, plating) is a plus
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP) is a plus

Work culture and environment:

Are you known as an innovation driver? Are you looking for your next challenge and opportunity to learn & excel in Aerospace? Héroux-Devtek offers you the opportunity to work in a diverse and team-oriented environment where skills development is a top priority. Here, employees are at the heart of the realization of the product, developed through engineering centers, factories, a service unit, and an accessible and agile head office for fast decision-making.

Be part of a motivating top-notch team taking Aerospace to new heights!

Candidates must meet security screening requirements as set out by ITAR directives.

Beaver Aerospace & Defense, a Héroux-Devtek company, is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Beaver Aerospace & Defense, a Héroux-Devtek company, will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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