MRO Materials Operations Coordinator

Hartzell Propeller • Piqua, OH

127d

About The Position

Hartzell is proud to have served the propeller needs of the general aviation industry for over 100 years. We are deeply committed to continuing and expanding that success with the next generation of General Aviation, Light Sport, military, and Advanced Air Mobility aircraft. Our mission is to deliver unmatched quality, performance and service to our customers. We are defined by who we are, what we do, and how we show up – we have a winning spirit, doing whatever it takes to take care of our customers. We’re in it together; we trust each other, and we work together, not over or around one another. We go for it; we empower all employees and value initiative and leadership at all levels. We are proud but not satisfied, committed to innovation and the continual pursuit of excellence. We are the global leader in advanced aircraft propeller design and manufacturing technology. Because of our concentration and commitment to propeller driven aviation, we are the supplier of choice for nearly every major aircraft manufacturer. Today, Hartzell aircraft propellers are produced using an innovative blend of sophisticated engineering analytics, certification skills and world class manufacturing technologies. We design for safety, performance, and reliability. After more than nine decades of experience, we have unmatched engineering expertise, and we offer a wide range of products that utilize both aerospace grade alloys and advanced structural composites.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of aviation MRO operations, FAA/EASA documentation, and traceability requirements.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems for order management and inventory control.
• Knowledge of propeller systems, components, and parts logistics.
• Skilled in advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reporting dashboards) and data analysis for order and inventory tracking.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and expediting practices to minimize lead times.
• Experience with warehouse management systems and shipping platforms.
• Ability to interpret and apply fleet contract terms to inventory allocation and prioritization.
• Competence in root cause analysis and corrective action processes related to order delays or inventory shortages.

Nice To Haves

• Proactive – Anticipates order and inventory challenges before they escalate.
• Detail-oriented – Ensures accuracy in order tracking, documentation, and reporting.
• Results-driven – Maintains focus on recovery plans and timely fulfillment of customer commitments.
• Collaborative – Works effectively across production, logistics, and customer-facing teams.
• Customer-centric – Prioritizes company-owned fleet obligations and customer satisfaction.
• Decisive – Makes confident, timely decisions to resolve order or inventory issues.
• Persistent – Tenacious in following through on expediting, recovery actions, and locating inventory.
• Organized – Manages multiple orders, facilities, and deadlines simultaneously with clarity.
• Communicative – Provides clear, consistent updates to leadership and stakeholders on order status and recovery plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage all MRO propeller and parts orders from entry through fulfillment.
• Provide daily updates on unshipped orders, including recovery actions and timelines.
• Work with production teams to expedite orders, ensuring company supported customer fleets receive first-line priority.
• Organize, track, and source both new and used parts to support MRO requirements.
• Oversee and optimize inventory levels across company-owned MRO locations to align with fleet contract obligations.
• Coordinate shipping operations for Hartzell Service Center products from the new facility.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, and supply chain teams to improve order flow and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor performance metrics related to order turnaround, recovery efficiency, and inventory health.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees