Operations Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in operations coordination, manufacturing administration, workforce planning, scheduling, payroll or timekeeping, or a related field.
• Experience with timekeeping or workforce management systems such as UKG/Kronos, ADP, Workday, or similar platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with frontline supervisors, employees, Human Resources, Payroll, and Operations leadership.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and follow-through skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a manufacturing or operations environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and review employee timecards, ensuring hours, punches, schedules, overtime, and exceptions are accurate and addressed promptly.
• Partner with frontline leaders to resolve missing punches, timecard discrepancies, schedule changes, and other timekeeping issues before payroll deadlines.
• Coordinate weekly and daily workforce planning based on production requirements, available headcount, vacancies, absenteeism, training requirements, and employee availability.
• Monitor staffing by department, shift, and skill or capability to identify workforce gaps before they affect operations.
• Partner with Operations leadership to develop staffing plans aligned with production demand.
• Track and report workforce metrics, including headcount, vacancies, absenteeism, attendance, overtime, staffing levels, and schedule adherence.
• Support overtime planning and allocation to provide appropriate coverage while helping Operations manage labor costs.
• Coordinate employee schedules, shift assignments, transfers, and other workforce movements with Operations and Human Resources.
• Maintain accurate workforce rosters and staffing information.
• Identify recurring workforce or timekeeping issues and work with leaders to improve processes and accountability.
• Provide Operations leadership with regular workforce reporting and highlight areas requiring action.
• Serve as the primary operational coordination point between Operations, Human Resources, and Payroll for workforce administration and timekeeping.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to workforce utilization, scheduling, labor planning, and administrative processes.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings program with company match
• PTO
• Position may be eligible for a performance-based bonus plan