Manufacturing Coordinator

Keep projects moving from quote to delivery
Exotic Automation builds custom fluid power and automation solutions for its customers. As our Manufacturing Coordinator, you will be the go-to contact for the Manufacturing team. You will keep customers and sales informed, get orders into production accurately, and make sure every project stays on track. If you are organized, enjoy solving problems, and like being the person everyone counts on, this role is a great fit.

• →Be the team’s point of contact. Handle quotations and open orders by phone and email, giving customers and sales staff timely status updates.
• →Get orders right the first time. Enter and process orders in our ERP system, including customer information, EDI transactions, and pricing, then release them to manufacturing.
• →Solve problems. Troubleshoot order issues with labor, materials, or pricing, and help with sourcing, returned goods, and non-conforming materials.
• →Keep materials flowing. Expedite materials and follow up with vendors so customer deadlines are met.
• →Track performance. Build daily, weekly, and monthly reports and maintain department KPIs that leadership uses to make decisions.
• →Partner with Accounting. Resolve invoice rejections, payment issues, credit card orders, and account discrepancies.
• →Learn the business. Build a solid understanding of Exotic’s product lines and the work our Manufacturing team does.

• High school diploma or equivalent. An associate’s degree in business or a technical field is a plus.
• 2+ years of operations support, order entry, customer service, or coordinator experience, ideally in manufacturing or distribution.
• Strong computer skills. ERP or business system experience is preferred.
• Clear, professional communication by phone and in writing.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail, with the ability to juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A problem-solver who works well independently and as part of a team.
• Comfort with Excel and reporting. KPI tracking experience is a plus.

• Visibility. You’ll be at the center of the action, working with customers, sales, manufacturing, and accounting.
• Bonus potential. The role is eligible for the Corporate Staff Bonus Plan.
• Learning. You’ll learn technical products in a growing industrial business.
• Stability. Exotic is part of the Value Added Companies family.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package.  Exotic offers full benefits and PTO.

Exotic Automation & Supply maintains a drug-free workplace, including testing for marijuana.

Exotic Automation is an Equal Opportunity Employer