Manufacturing Operations Coordinator (Colonial Heights, VA)

Manufacturing Operations Coordinator

Join a stable, family oriented manufacturing organization where you will become a trusted partner to plant leadership. This highly visible role keeps manufacturing operations running smoothly by coordinating schedules, production support activities, and communication across multiple departments. If you thrive in a fast paced environment, enjoy variety, and take pride in staying organized, this is an outstanding opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

This Role Offers:

• Competitive base compensation, Performance based bonus opportunity, & comprehensive benefits package.
• Stable, growing manufacturing organization with a long standing reputation for quality.
• Family oriented culture where employees work together and support one another.
• High visibility role with direct interaction across operations, leadership, vendors, and customers.
• Opportunity to become a key operational partner supporting manufacturing leadership.

Focus:

• Coordinate weekly production workforce schedules, overtime assignments, vacation requests, and shift changes to support efficient manufacturing operations.
• Prepare and maintain production Coordinate workforce schedules, overtime, vacation requests, and shift changes for manufacturing operations.
• Prepare job folders, production documentation, bills of material, and routing information.
• Coordinate vendor communications, cylinder inventory, purchasing activities, and customer requests.
• Serve as the communication hub between manufacturing, HR, engineering, purchasing, payroll, quality, vendors, and customers.
• Maintain accurate records using Microsoft Excel and business systems.
• Support multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and exceptional attention to detail.

Skill Set:

• High school diploma required, associate degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 2 plus years of experience coordinating schedules, operations, or administrative processes in a fast paced environment.
• Manufacturing experience is helpful but not required. Candidates from healthcare administration, office management, logistics, or operations coordination are encouraged to apply.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Experience with ERP or business systems is a plus.
• Detail oriented with the ability to thrive in a collaborative, constantly changing environment.

About Blue Signal:

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