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Manufacturing Operations Coordinator

Kankakee, IL · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

... metal manufacturing operation. This is a highly visible position requiring someone who can ... coordination, or related experience * Experience within a metal fabrication, CNC machining ...

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Product Operation Coordinator

Rockford, IL · On-site

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... operational partner. The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following ... Serve as primary liaison to facilitate communication across engineering, manufacturing, quality ...

Quest Global

Product Operation Coordinator

Rockford, IL · On-site

$30 - $33/hr

... operational partner. The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following ... Serve as primary liaison to facilitate communication across engineering, manufacturing, quality ...

Quest Global

Product Operation Coordinator

Rockford, IL · On-site

$30 - $33/hr

... operational partner. The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following ... Serve as primary liaison to facilitate communication across engineering, manufacturing, quality ...

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How much do manufacturing operation coordinator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for manufacturing operation coordinator in the United States is $22.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $25.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Manufacturing Operation Coordinator vs Manufacturing Supervisor?

AspectManufacturing Operation CoordinatorManufacturing Supervisor
CredentialsTypically requires a high school diploma or associate degree; certifications like Lean or Six Sigma are a plusUsually requires a high school diploma; some roles prefer technical certifications or associate degrees
Work EnvironmentSupports production processes, collaborates with teams, and monitors operationsOversees daily manufacturing activities, manages staff, and ensures safety and quality
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in manufacturing plants, assembly lines, and production facilitiesFound in similar settings, often with direct team supervision

The Manufacturing Operation Coordinator focuses on supporting and coordinating manufacturing processes, while the Manufacturing Supervisor manages and oversees daily production activities and staff. Both roles are essential in manufacturing environments but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What does a manufacturing operation coordinator do?

A manufacturing operation coordinator oversees daily production activities, ensuring processes run efficiently and meet quality standards. They coordinate between departments, monitor production schedules, and may use tools like ERP systems to optimize operations and maintain safety compliance.

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Manufacturing Operations Coordinator

Kankakee, IL • On-site

Scope Technical LLC
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 10 employees
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$70K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Operations Coordinator to help coordinate production schedules, priorities, workflow, and communication across a metal manufacturing operation.

This is a highly visible position requiring someone who can confidently lead meetings, communicate with customers and stakeholders, work with production employees and department leaders, and keep manufacturing priorities moving forward.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on knowledge of a CNC machining, metalworking, metal fabrication, or metal processing environment combined with strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.


Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS)
  • Coordinate daily production priorities with department leads and manufacturing teams
  • Lead production and operational meetings to communicate schedules, priorities, job status, quality concerns, and changing customer requirements
  • Serve as a key communication point between customers, management, production employees, department leads, vendors, and other stakeholders
  • Enter and maintain work orders within the ERP system
  • Issue job route sheets and track work through the manufacturing process
  • Process, communicate, and track expedited orders and priority changes
  • Monitor job status and proactively communicate potential delays or production issues
  • Coordinate priorities for outsourced manufacturing processes with external stakeholders
  • Track manufacturing productivity and production performance
  • Forecast and track monthly revenue based on scheduled and completed work
  • Assist with troubleshooting quality issues using 5-Why, DMAIC, root-cause analysis, and other quality tools
  • Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives


Qualifications

  • 3+ years of manufacturing leadership, operations, production coordination, or related experience
  • Experience within a metal fabrication, CNC machining, metalworking, or metal processing environment
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production workflow
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems, production scheduling, and work orders
  • Strong leadership presence with the ability to lead meetings and drive accountability
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to communicate professionally with customers, employees, production leaders, management, and external stakeholders
  • Experience managing changing production priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Experience tracking productivity and production performance
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
  • Familiarity with manufacturing quality systems and root-cause analysis
  • Six Sigma/DMAIC experience is a plus, but not required


Ideal Background

We're especially interested in candidates who have worked around CNC machining, steel fabrication, metal forming, welding, cutting, machining, or other metal processing operations and understand how work moves through a manufacturing facility.


This position is an excellent fit for a manufacturing professional who combines shop-floor knowledge with strong communication and leadership ability and enjoys coordinating people, schedules, customers, and production priorities.


Apply online today to learn more about this Manufacturing Operations Coordinator opportunity in Kankakee.