What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Operations Coordinator position at Stewart's Shops?
Stewart's Shops is a vertically integrated, fast-growing convenience store chain operating in New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire, with a company-owned distribution and food manufacturing plant supporting our retail shops. Our employees own 1/3 of the company and share in the growth and profits.
We are seeking a Manufacturing Operations Coordinator for our Manufacturing Plant in Greenfield, NY. This role offers hands-on exposure to Dairy, Ice Cream, and Central Kitchen operations, supporting daily execution while driving continuous improvement. It is an ideal entry point for candidates who want to build a career in manufacturing operations and grow into a leadership position within the organization.
Responsibilities:
• Support daily operations across Dairy, Ice Cream and Central Kitchen to ensure safe, efficient production.
• Assist with production scheduling and planning to meet demand.
• Monitor production performance and key metrics (efficiency, yield, downtime, labor) to identify trends and performance gaps.
• Investigate production and quality issues and support timely root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure effective communication between departments including Operations, Quality Assurance, Maintenance and Supply Chain.
• Support inventory management by monitoring raw materials and finished goods to prevent shortages or overages.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional projects focused on efficiency gains, cost reduction, and quality enhancement.
• Identify and implement process optimization and standardization initiatives.
• Build technical and operational knowledge through hands-on involvement across all manufacturing areas.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Operations Management, Food Science or related field is preferred.
• Food Manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/ and MS office.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.
We offer:
• Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 (based on experience).
• Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) Benefits Package (health, dental, and vision insurance).
• Long-term stability and control due to family and employee ownership and vertical integration.
To help provide our employees with a safe work environment, we are a drug-free workplace.
Salary : $65,000 - $80,000