Manufacturing Coordinator

Job Description The Manufacturing Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the design, development, and production of advanced hemostat and wound healing technologies for the medical device industry. This position works in a collaborative, team-based environment and regularly interfaces with manufacturing, research, quality, regulatory, customer service, shipping, engineering, and human resources to support and drive a growing business. The role focuses on coordinating manufacturing activities, ensuring operational efficiency, and maintaining high standards of quality and responsiveness to customer needs. Responsibilities Schedule the manufacture of products by following established processes and procedures to ensure timely and efficient production.Provide day-to-day support to Manufacturing and Quality Assurance teams to maintain product quality and compliance with internal standards.Define, implement, and revise operational policies, procedures, and guidelines to improve organizational effectiveness and consistency.Oversee procurement activities and resource allocation to ensure that materials, equipment, and personnel are available to meet production demands.Coordinate shipments to vendors and manage the receipt of materials to support manufacturing operations.Identify, communicate, and help address process and equipment needs to sustain and improve operational efficiency in collaboration with Engineering and Quality Associates.Collaborate with customer service and shipping teams to ensure medical devices are delivered to domestic and international customers in accordance with internal operating procedures.Enter, maintain, and track information in Vantage Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software to support accurate planning, inventory control, and reporting.Work with Human Resources to hire competent manufacturing personnel, oversee training programs, and manage performance of Manufacturing Associates.Manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, establish project plans, monitor timelines, and communicate progress and results to relevant stakeholders. Essential Skills Minimum of a 2-year degree in a related field.Minimum of 23 years of experience in a manufacturing or closely related environment.Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment with a strong focus on excellence and responsiveness to customer needs.Experience working in an ISO-certified manufacturing environment (preferred).Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to solve problems and make sound decisions.Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines and project timelines.Ability to establish project plans, achieve milestones, and communicate results clearly to cross-functional teams.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accurate scheduling, documentation, and tracking.Excellent written and oral communication skills for effective interaction with manufacturing, quality, regulatory, engineering, customer service, shipping, and human resources.Solid planning skills to coordinate manufacturing activities, procurement, and resource allocation. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in ISO-certified manufacturing environments is highly desirable.Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, particularly Vantage ERP, is an advantage.Background in medical device manufacturing or related regulated industries is beneficial.Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including quality, regulatory, engineering, customer service, shipping, and human resources.Experience overseeing training and performance management for manufacturing personnel. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Paul, MN. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $35.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Paul, MN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul,MN. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. 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