Operations Coordinator

DeWys Manufacturing • Walker, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Operations Coordinator is responsible for supporting daily operations in a fast-paced sheet metal fabrication environment. This role helps coordinate purchasing, production scheduling, customer order entry, inventory needs, and communication between departments to keep work moving smoothly from orders to production. This position plays an important role in helping the organization stay organized, responsive, and efficient. By maintaining accurate records, tracking materials, supporting production flow, and communicating across departments, the Operations coordinator helps manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and urgency.

Requirements

• Knowledge of purchasing, inventory control, production flow, and manufacturing coordination.
• Ability to work in ERP/MRP systems and maintain accurate records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and applications, including Excel, Outlook, Word.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond quickly to scheduling or material challenges.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing administration, production coordination, purchasing, or scheduling preferred.
• Experience in sheet metal fabrication or industrial manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to read manufacturing documentation and basic fabrication drawings is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of fabrication processes including laser cutting, forming, welding, and finishing.
• Knowledge of inventory control and production flow.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Issue purchase orders for raw materials, hardware, tooling, and shop supplies.
• Maintain inventory levels to support uninterrupted production.
• Coordinate with vendors on pricing, lead times, and delivery schedules.
• Track incoming materials and resolve shortages or discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records within ERP/MRP systems.
• Schedule and prioritize production jobs based on customer demand, material availability, and machine capacity.
• Coordinate workflow between laser cutting, forming, welding, finishing, and other production departments.
• Assist with capacity planning and workload balancing.
• Enter customer orders accurately into ERP/MRP systems.
• Confirm pricing, quantities, and requested delivery dates.
• Communicate order status updates to customers when needed.
• Maintain organized documentation and job records.

Benefits

• Competitive comprehensive compensation and benefits package with base salary and performance bonus
• 401K with matching contributions
• Vacation
• Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed