Operations Coordinator

About the role

Join Simcote, a family-owned industry leader with nearly 50 years of expertise in reinforcing steel corrosion protection. We take pride in our core values of Safety, Quality, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork. Our commitment to excellence and strong company culture makes Simcote a great place to build your career. As the Operations Coordinator, you'll be the central hub connecting customers, sales, production, and logistics. Your work will directly impact on-time deliveries, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency throughout our manufacturing process. This is an onsite position at our St. Paul, MN facility, primarily office-based with occasional time on the production floor to verify tags, coordinate loading, or check inventory (requiring standard PPE such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and hard hat where applicable). We foster a collaborative team environment focused on safety and quality, where rapid changes require the ability to manage information and processes quickly. At Simcote, you’ll be part of a team that values integrity and teamwork while delivering industry-leading solutions. We offer stability, growth opportunities, and a supportive environment where your contributions make a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Communicate proactively with customers regarding production timelines and delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with sales and production teams to establish and maintain daily shipping schedules.
• Manage and update production documentation, including orders and rebar tags.
• Arrange and coordinate trucking for outbound deliveries.
• Provide backup support for administrative tasks such as inventory and production reporting.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, logistics, scheduling, or production coordination.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Ability to learn new processes and software with implementation success.
• Knowledge of shipping and transportation coordination from a rebar shop perspective.
• Understanding reinforcing terminology and processes.

Pay

$65,000–$80,000 annually, based on experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Life insurance
• Professional development opportunities

Schedule

Hours: 7am-4:30 pm Monday to Thursday; 7am to early afternoon on Fridays, depending on workload. Work demands: standing, walking, sitting and lifting up to 25 pounds on occasion.