Operations Coordinator

DYWIDAG•Pottstown, PA

About The Position

The Operations Coordinator supports supply chain and procurement by ensuring raw materials are available for upcoming sales orders. The role primarily handles procurement of inventory and other consumables needed for customer orders across all Sales business units. The Coordinator plans material purchases in advance, manages deadlines and workflows, orders materials, coordinates with production schedules, and supports the supply chain needs of manufacturing. The role also supports operational efficiency and a safe working environment.

Requirements

High school degree or GED.
Familiarity with ERP systems.
Procurement experience.
Keep information organized and accessible, maintain a functional workspace, and manage time effectively.
Prioritize effectively, show energy, respond to opportunities, and meet deadlines.
Be self-motivated, proactive, and able to take initiative independently.

Responsibilities

Improve operations efficiency.
Conduct material resource planning.
Encourage safe work and promote a positive, safe working environment.
Work with the Operations Supervisor on production planning to meet customer delivery requirements.
Review firm-planned production order picking tickets issued by Sales and advise Sales of issues or changes.
Create released production orders and release picking tickets to the Operations Supervisor.
Purchase materials within the authority matrix.
Review inventory requirements and purchase or transfer material to fulfill orders.
Review bar inventories and request stock from the mill.
Monitor inventory levels and plant working capital.
Work with Production on quality issues, communicate issues to suppliers, and relay action plans to the Operations team.
Participate in daily setting meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.