What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Coordinator position at Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems?
The Manufacturing Coordinator supports production and inventory control by ensuring work orders and paint orders are accurately maintained in the ERP system and materials are properly identified and advanced through each stage of the manufacturing process. Maintains inventory accuracy through system updates and coordinates outside processing to support on-time delivery and cost control. This position operates across office and shop floor environments.
Essential Duties:
- Maintain and update work orders and paint orders in the ERP system (e.g., Visual) to ensure accurate production status.
- Verify materials are properly identified, staged, and moved to the next operation, including stock or final assembly.
- Performing cycle counts in alignment with MRP requirements; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
- Process inventory adjustments and maintain accurate system records.
- Review and update part reorder points to support production continuity.
- Coordinate outside processing, including vendor communication, purchase order support, and delivery tracking.
- Monitor vendor performance, turnaround times, and costs.
- Partner with production, planning, and inventory teams to resolve material flow issues.
- Maintain documentation in accordance with internal procedures and quality standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 3 years of experience in manufacturing, inventory control, or production coordination.
- 2 years of experience using ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Visual or similar).
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field.
- 2 years of experience supporting manufacturing operations or material flow.
- 1 year of experience coordinating outside processing or vendor-managed services.
- 1 year of experience performing cycle counts and inventory reconciliation.
- 1 year of experience using Microsoft Excel for reporting or data tracking.
- Completion of a technical training or certificate program (trade school, community college, or workforce program).
- Ability to remain in a stationary position and work at a computer.
- Ability to move throughout office and manufacturing environments.
- Ability to occasionally move materials up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to visually inspect materials and read documents and screens.
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members and external partners.
Salary/Rate Range:
$36,161 - $58,352
Salaries/Rates will vary and may be above or below this rate commensurate with several factors including experience, education, training, location, and merit.
Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.
Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with Hosokawa, please send an e-mail to hr@hmps.hosokawa.com to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information.
Salary : $36,161 - $58,532