Program Coordinator

Héroux-Devtek•Livonia, MI

19d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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 schedules
Monitor 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