Manufacturing Coordinator

Be yourself at Protolabs
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace.  So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply  You can help make our company even better.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself.  We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams.

Why Protolabs?
We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It's our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.

Join our team as a Manufacturing Coordinator
The Manufacturing Coordinator I provides manufacturing operations with a schedule that maximizes efficiency, resources, and capacity to achieve On-Time Delivery within an established budget. The Manufacturing Coordinator I is the primary liaison between production, Customer Service and the supply chain.

Shift: Monday to Friday 6am to 2pm

What You Will Do

• Review manufacturing queues daily
• Work with production and maintenance to understand labor and equipment constraints
• Use processes and tools to identify, schedule, and prioritize large quantity, short lead time, and rework jobs appropriately
• Use processes and tools to analyze demand and make recommendations for flexing resources and labor
• Work with Tech Ops group to resolve daily reject issues
• Participate in cross-functional continuous improvement efforts
• Identify potential late orders, communicate to Customer Service and work with production and shipping to mitigate
• Single point of contact for all Customer Service inquiries. Work with production to formulate response and schedule accordingly
• Work with Customer Service Team to resolve shipping holds or move due dates
• Identify potential material supply issues and work with Purchasing Team to resolve
• Monitor status update for material in outsourcing activities (i.e Anodizing)
• Monitor site consumable material and supply inventory
• Adhere to all company policies and operational procedures
• Perform additional tasks as assigned

What It Takes

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of Production Coordinator experience
• Ability to understand and interpret machining blueprints.
• Ability to learn and use company's MRP and ERP systems (JobBoss).
• Be flexible and willing to tackle new challenges and have a positive "can-do" attitude.
• Must be able to solve problems that arise without direct supervision while also performing as part of a team
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize work in an effective manner.
• Ability to use SolidWorks
• Basic knowledge of Machining (CNC and/or Manual) as well as basic knowledge of manufacturing.
• Familiarity and skill with the tools of the trade Microsoft Office suite of products (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Bonus points for

• Experience with JobBoss ERP or Solidworks
• Experience in a Sheet Metal manufacturing environment

What Is In It For You

• We offer amazing benefits including but not limited to:
• Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings