Operations Coordinator

Company Overview

We are a furniture manufacturer focused on producing high-quality, well-built wood products for our customers. Our work is detail-driven and collaborative, and we value follow-through, and practical problem-solving. We are looking for an Operations Coordinator to support production and customer service processes and help keep day-to-day operations organized and on track.

Job Summary

The Operations Coordinator plays an important execution-focused role in supporting manufacturing operations. This position works closely with production and operations leadership to coordinate schedules, track orders, manage operational data, and support purchasing activities.

This role is well-suited for someone who is comfortable working with multiple priorities, understands how to stay organized in a changing environment, and can take ownership of tasks without constant direction. While this is not a management position, it does require sound judgment, reliability, and the ability to communicate clearly.

Experience with Excel is preferred, and training will be provided on Microsoft Access and internal systems.

Key Responsibilities

Production Coordination & Scheduling

• Assist with maintaining and updating production schedules to support timely completion of orders

• Communicate with production teams to adjust schedules as priorities, materials, or capacity change

Customer Service Support

• Serve as a point of contact for customer inquiries related to orders, timelines, and updates

• Coordinate communication between customers and production to help resolve issues and keep expectations aligned

Purchase Order & Supply Support

• Enter, track, and maintain purchase orders with accuracy and attention to detail

• Assist with ordering supplies and materials and coordinate with vendors as needed

• Monitor inventory levels and communicate potential shortages or concerns

Data Entry & Reporting

• Maintain operational data using Microsoft Access and Excel

• Ensure accuracy and consistency of information across systems

• Assist with basic reporting and operational tracking

Administrative & Team Support

• Provide administrative and coordination support to the Operations Manager and manufacturing team

• Prepare documents, reports, and internal communications as needed

• Help keep processes organized and documented to support continuous improvement efforts

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in an office, administrative, operations, or manufacturing support role

• Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Clear, professional written and verbal communication

• Dependable and self-directed, with the ability to manage work independently

• Able to collaborate effectively with multiple departments

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting operations, production, scheduling, purchasing, or inventory functions

• Familiarity with manufacturing or production environments

• Exposure to production scheduling systems or inventory tracking tools

• Interest in process improvement and learning how manufacturing operations function

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-Time Monday-Friday 6:00AM-3:00PM

• Compensation: $22–$26 per hour, starting (based on experience)