Operations Coordinator
Genco Manufacturing Inc
Location: Garnett, KS
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: President
About Genco Manufacturing
Genco Manufacturing is a leading metal fabrication company specializing in high-quality custom and precision metal products. With a commitment to innovation and efficiency, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service to our customers.
Position Overview
Genco Manufacturing is seeking a detail-oriented, operations-minded Operations Coordinator to keep our production running on time and our materials flowing. Based in the office and reporting directly to the President, this person owns day-to-day production scheduling and purchasing โ translating customer orders into actionable shop-floor schedules and making sure the right materials are on hand when production needs them. Itโs a hands-on coordination role for someone who likes solving problems, juggling priorities, and being the connective tissue between customers, the shop floor, and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
Production Scheduling & Planning
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Build and maintain production schedules that meet customer due dates and make efficient use of shop capacity.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Issue clear, prioritized daily/weekly work schedules to the production team.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Track job progress against deadlines and adjust schedules to resolve delays, bottlenecks, or resource conflicts.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Communicate any delivery-date changes to customers promptly.
Purchasing & Vendor Management
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Source, evaluate, and manage vendors for raw materials, components, and outside services.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery timelines with suppliers.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Place and track purchase orders; chase late materials and outside processes until theyโre received.
Inventory & Materials
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Monitor inventory levels and reorder to keep production supplied without overstocking.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Ensure incoming materials are received, recorded, and available when jobs need them.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, inventory, and invoices.
Operational Support & Coordination
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Serve as the communication hub between the office, shop floor, and customers on job status.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Coordinate with shipping to ensure finished product is delivered on the agreed date.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Support management with special projects and other operational tasks as needed.
Continuous Improvement
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Identify ways to streamline scheduling, purchasing, and materials flow to cut cost and lead time.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Stay current on materials, suppliers, and best practices in metal fabrication.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Associateโs or Bachelorโs degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field preferred โ or equivalent hands-on experience.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย 2+ years in production scheduling, purchasing, or operations coordination; manufacturing or metal fabrication experience a strong plus.
Skills
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Strong organization and the ability to juggle multiple priorities under deadline.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Clear, confident communicator comfortable dealing with both suppliers and the shop floor.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Comfortable with ERP/MRP systems and solid MS Office skills (Excel and Outlook in particular).
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive about heading off problems.
Other
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Ability to read basic mechanical/technical drawings is a plus.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Thrives in a fast-paced, low-volume/high-mix manufacturing environment.
What We Offer
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Competitive salary and benefits package.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย Opportunities for professional growth.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย A collaborative, supportive work environment.
โขย ย ย ย ย ย The chance to be a key contributor to the companyโs success.
Genco Manufacturing is an equal-opportunity employer.