Manufacturing Coordinator - Piping
Baker Group · Des Moines Metropolitan Area · 2 wk ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
Oversee the coordination of manufacturing processes, ensuring seamless communication among engineering, procurement, and production teams.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate manufacturing workflows to ensure timely production and delivery of prefabricated MEP components.
- Assist in maintaining production schedules, aligning with project timelines and contractor requirements.
- Monitor work progress and identify workflow obstacles, making necessary adjustments to meet deadlines.
- Support quality assurance and quality control efforts by monitoring compliance with specifications and standards.
- Collaborate with procurement and warehouse teams to ensure raw materials and components are available for manufacturing.
- Track material usage, shortages, and deliveries to avoid production delays.
- Ensure compliance with material specifications and project requirements.
- Maintain accurate documentation including shop tickets, material receipts, quality control reports, and fabrication logs.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies in the manufacturing facility.
- Serve as the liaison between project managers, engineers, and manufacturing teams to ensure clear communication and execution of project requirements.
- Facilitate meetings with stakeholders to review production schedules, identify challenges, and implement solutions.
- Provide regular updates on manufacturing status and performance metrics.
- Work with Shop team to document ISO 9001 documentation (NCR’s, CAR’s Preventive Maintenance, etc.).
- Work with Shop team to document and maintain current work instructions.
- Support the implementation of lean manufacturing principles and best practices.
Requirements
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience in manufacturing, construction management, or mechanical trades.
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing coordination, prefabrication, or supply chain management within the MEP, construction, or industrial sector.
- Thorough knowledge of MEP materials and prefabrication processes, as well as MEP components and their integration into modular skids/racks.
- Proficiency in Stratus Software.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
- Excellent organizational abilities with proven problem-solving and time-management skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate with a collaborative approach and strong team-oriented mindset.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to build relationships across different trades.
Work Environment
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally.
- May have occasional visits to a job site which would require periods of standing, walking and/or climbing stairs.
Equipment/Tools
- Laptop computer (MS Office and various software systems).
- Printer(s).