Manufacturing Associate Jobs in Manchester, NH (NOW HIRING)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Coordinator is responsible for controlling the flow of work to the manufacturing and quality work centers and driving production continuity. This role ensures that manufacturing operations are executed efficiently, in compliance with contract requirements, quality standards, and regulatory obligations (including ITAR, DFARS, and other federal requirements).  The Manufacturing Coordinator acts as a key liaison between engineering, production, quality, supply chain, and program management to maintain schedule adherence and production flow.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees Dispatch and collaborates with Planning Group, Materials Group, Manufacturing Group and other stakeholders to ensure adequate flow of work to each work center.
• Facilitate schedule adherence and production throughput.
• Mitigates production delays and rework.
• Ensures accuracy of production data and documentation.
• Ensure manufacturing documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with government and customer requirements.
• Coordinate revisions and engineering changes (ECOs/ECNs) with engineering and production teams.
• Verify that work instructions reflect current drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Participate in production meetings, program reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for production issues.
• Collaborate with procurement and inventory teams to ensure material availability aligns with production schedules.
• Monitor material shortages and expedite critical components.
• Coordinate outside processing (heat treat, coating, NDT, etc.) with vendors.
• Aligns with Planning Group to ensure a steady flow of work jackets to Dispatch.
• Ensures Materials Group efficient movement and documentation of inventory.
• Oversee the printing and issuance of work jackets to the manufacturing floors, verification of completed work jackets and return of completed work jackets to Planning Group.
• Track and manage job progress through all stages of production, including material preparation, machining, welding, inspection, and finishing.
• Communicates production schedules and dispatch priorities to Manufacturing Group, Planning Group, Materials Group and other stakeholders.
• Active participant in S&OP Meetings.
• Drives and eliminates barriers to material movements and job kitting.
• Ensures inventory integrity.
• Identifies and eliminates process bottlenecks and other resource constraints.
• Performs all duties of Dispatch Operator as needed.
• Coordinates with Planning Group to create/report Shipment Forecast.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for creating a professional, safe, and clean environment evidenced by: being at work on time to perform assigned duties, following the policies of Granite State Manufacturing, always wearing safety glasses in designated areas, maintaining a neat and orderly work area, and following safety practices to prevent errors.
• Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by establishing effective relationships and networks with both managers/directors and workers, and collaborating with them to accomplish shared purposes and goals.
• Abides by GSM Code of Ethics and Business Conduct standards and strictly observes all U.S. and foreign laws and regulations.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3-7+ years of experience in manufacturing coordination, production control, or operations within a precision machining or fabrication environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Windows based computer program, and ERP/MRP based company-wide sales order administrative systems.
• Ability to measure performance to goals and standards. An ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost, and employee relations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Ability to communicate effectively.
• Due to the nature and importance of GSM's work, our positions require access to export-controlled information. Therefore, all candidates must qualify as a U.S. Person under applicable export-control/ITAR regulations or otherwise be authorized to access such information under U.S. law.

EEO STATEMENT

Granite State Manufacturing (GSM) is an equal opportunity employer. GSM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its programs, activities or employment.

Benefits

Granite State Manufacturing offers a comprehensive benefits package to all GSM employees.

• Paid time off
• Floating holidays
• Paid holidays
• 401(k)
• 401(k) company matching
• Dental & Vision insurance (Company paid)
• Disability benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Competitive health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Voluntary benefits
• Referral program

...and much more.