Looking for a career in an industry focused on designing, developing and manufacturing solutions to problems of national importance? ARA’s Randolph Vermont division is growing and has an exciting & fulfilling opportunity. ARA is seeking a Production Coordinator, which is responsible for scheduling and managing of production orders. The ideal candidate should be skilled using computer systems to oversee production work and inventory.

As a Production Coordinator at the Integrated Products Division, you will have exposure to mechanical and electrical assemblies on state-of-the-art products. From security systems to robotics, our products vary considerably. 

• What you’ll do as a Production Coordinator
  • Review new bill of materials to verify setup is correct to meet production’s requirements.
  • Create and schedule production builds based on sales order and project management demand.
  • Run inventory reports, analyze material shortages and create purchasing requisitions to trigger material procurement.
  • Review material receipts.
  • Compile and release prepared manufacturing documentation, including work orders and design documentation to the production floor.
  • Transfer material and products through the manufacturing, inspection, test and shipping areas to meet established delivery schedules.
  • Monitor complete cycle of production builds and perform critical item follow-up to assure builds remain on schedule.
  • Assist with packaging and shipping orders to customers.
  • Assist with the disposition and correction of non-conforming material with quality and manufacturing personnel.
  • Assist with the disposition of material impacted by engineering changes with quality and engineering personnel.

• Production Coordinator Requirements
  • ERP/MRP system experience.
  • Ability to work independently and problem solve.
  • Effective communicator oral and written.
  • Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
  • Capable of multi-tasking and have flexibility as required to help our teams in the areas of need.
  • High school diploma and 8 years' experience or bachelor’s degree with 2 years' experience.
  • Two years minimum experience in manufacturing environment.

• Production Coordinator Preferences
  • Scheduling experience.

• Company & Division Information

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2,000 professionals and is rapidly growing. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics. 

As a 100% employee-owned company, ARA provides a work environment that challenges its employees, rewards their efforts, and provides opportunities for them to grow and pursue work they are passionate about. ARA provides excellent benefits including medical, dental, vacation, 401(k), and stock ownership. Our motto is “Engineering and Science That Matters for Fun & Profit” and we live our core values of Passion, Freedom, Service and Growth every day.

For additional information and an opportunity to join our unique team, please visit our website at www.ara.com.