Plant Operations Coordinator

About the role

This position coordinates plant activities to ensure accurate, efficient, and organized daily operations. The role suits a detail and process-driven professional and offers developmental exposure with a path toward future supervisory roles.

Operations teams keep a business running smoothly. They manage processes, vendors, and logistics across the company. The work includes planning, coordination, and continuous improvement. Strong operators are organized, pragmatic, and comfortable with change. Operations teams run on routines, checklists, and clear escalation paths. Most companies expect operators to document what they do so anyone can step in.

Key facts

What you'll do

The facility maintains accurate inventory through ongoing cycle counts and audits. Discrepancies are investigated and resolved before they escalate, and stock data receives verification.

Production and shipping teams coordinate material tracking, and month-end inventory reconciliation receives support. Procedures and best practices develop to standardize inventory management.

Key plant metrics are monitored, and operational reports are maintained to support labor and resource planning. Operational documentation stays complete, current, and accurate.

Efficiency, accuracy, and organization improve through workflow analysis. Standard operating procedures receive implementation support, and continuous improvement initiatives gain backing. Operational issues and inventory variances are examined through root-cause analysis, and new systems enhance visibility and accountability.

ERP, inventory, and production systems maintain accurate records. Audits, compliance activities, and customer requirements receive support, and integrity is upheld across operational systems.

Requirements

An associate's degree or equivalent experience in Operations, Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Manufacturing, or a related field is required. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and business software systems must be demonstrated, alongside exceptional organizational and time management skills. Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy form a core requirement, together with the ability to analyze data and identify trends or discrepancies. Reliable transportation, a valid US driver's license, and eligibility to work in the United States without future sponsorship are mandatory conditions.

Nice to have

Proven experience in manufacturing, recycling, logistics, warehousing, or industrial operations strengthens the candidate profile. Familiarity with ERP, inventory management, or production tracking systems is valued, as are Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement exposures. Inventory control or materials management experience further supports success in this position.

Skills & tools

General knowledge indicates strong use of ERP platforms, inventory management software, and production tracking systems within plant operations. Effective tools for this field typically include data analysis applications, communication platforms, and documentation systems that uphold accuracy and compliance.

Practical notes

This role requires onsite presence, a valid US driver's license, and a clean driving record as confirmed by a Motor Vehicle Record screening. Willingness to consent to a criminal background check is necessary, and reliable transportation is essential for the position. Typical interview steps

Operations interviews usually include a process scenario, an analytics question, and behavioral rounds. Candidates may be asked to improve a workflow or plan an event. Attention to detail and clear communication are tested throughout. Interviewers often ask how you would fix a process that is failing. Walking through diagnosis, a plan, and measurement is the winning structure.

Good to know

This role involves plant operations, inventory control, and production coordination in a manufacturing environment. Common tools include ERP systems, inventory management platforms, and business analytics software. Success depends on attention to detail, analytical thinking, and a structured approach to process improvement.