Operations Coordinator

Operations Coordinator (Manufacturing)

Location: Vancouver, WA (On‑site)

Company: Bent River Tech (Precision CNC Manufacturing)

About the Role

Bent River Tech is a high‑mix, low‑volume precision CNC machine shop serving advanced R&D, aerospace, robotics, and technology customers. We're looking for a sharp, organized, and proactive Operations Coordinator to help keep the shop running smoothly, on schedule, and without surprises.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, sees problems before they explode, and enjoys bringing clarity and structure to complex operations.

This is not a clerical or desk‑only role. You'll be closely connected to the shop floor, coordinating, and daily execution.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate daily and weekly tasks.
• Ensure jobs are fully ready before release to the shop (prints, material, tooling, outside processing)
• Monitor job status and identify risks to on‑time delivery
• Actively manage bottlenecks and changing priorities
• Communicate clearly with machinists, programmers, inspection, and shipping
• Provide proactive customer status updates when needed
• Own the shipping schedule and ensure jobs ship completely and on time
• Maintain accurate job status and data in our ERP system (ProShop)
• Shipping and Receiving
• Purchasing / Subcontracting
• Making jobs live and concluding them in our system

What Success Looks Like

• Fewer surprises and fire drills
• Jobs start on time with complete information
• Clear, realistic expectations
• Strong on‑time delivery performance
• Confident, professional communication—internally and externally

What We're Looking For

• Experience in manufacturing, machining, production control, or shop coordination
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities without losing the big picture
• Comfortable working with machinists and technical teams
• Calm, confident, and solution‑oriented under pressure
• Experience with ERP systems (ProShop experience a plus, not required)

Nice to Have (Not Required)

• CNC machining or programming background
• Experience in high‑mix, low‑volume manufacturing
• Familiarity with quality systems, travelers, or job routers
• Military, Defense, Aerospace, or ITAR environment exposure

Why Bent River Tech

• Growing, modern precision machine shop
• High‑end customers and interesting technical work
• Small team where your impact is visible and valued
• Leadership that cares about doing things right
• Opportunity to grow into broader operations or leadership roles

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Paid time off
• Benefits
• Flexibility in schedule
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Stable, respectful work environment

If you're the type of person who hates chaos, loves clean execution, and wants to help a shop run the right way—we'd like to talk.

Apply with your resume and a brief note about your manufacturing experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63, $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person