Operations Coordinator

Description

Job Title: Operations Coordinator

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to
:
Business Operations Manager

Revision Date:
January 5, 2026

Job Purpose: The primary purpose of the Operations Coordinator is to support essential business functions across Purchasing, Workplace Safety, and Human Resources. This role ensures seamless internal operations by managing supplier relationships, maintaining compliance with safety standards, and assisting with core HR processes. Success in this position requires strong attention to detail, a collaborative approach, and a service-oriented mindset to drive operational efficiency.

• Manage procurement activities, including issuing and tracking purchase orders to support production and facility operations.
• Maintain supplier relationships and assist in vendor evaluation, sourcing, and pricing negotiations.
• Monitor inventory levels and reorder supplies as necessary to prevent shortages.
• Collaborate with operations and finance to align purchasing with budgetary goals.
• Assist with implementation and tracking of workplace safety programs in accordance with OSHA and company policies.
• Conduct routine safety audits, maintain safety documentation, and coordinate safety trainings.
• Support incident reporting procedures and ensure timely documentation and follow-up.
• Help ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) standards.
• Support recruitment processes, including job posting, interview coordination, and onboarding.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, including attendance, training, and certifications.
• Assist with administering employee benefits, safety training, and company policy updates.
• Help coordinate employee engagement activities and promote a positive workplace culture.
• Serve as a liaison across departments to facilitate communication and ensure timely completion of shared tasks.
• Contributes to team success by performing tasks that may fall outside the scope of this description as needed.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (Epicor preferred).
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards and HR best practices is a plus.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Essential:

• High school diploma or equivalent level of training.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a business operations, purchasing, safety, or HR support role; manufacturing experience is a plus.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in fields such as Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 1+ years working in a customer service environment at a Boat Manufacturing company or Auto Manufacturing company.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature occasionally.
• Must be able to bend at waist and knees and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to wear proper safety equipment.
• Ability to climb in and out of interior of boats.
• Ability to lift, push, pull and move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• This is a safety sensitive position.

Americans with Disability Specifications

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions, a normal office environment or factory environment that is not climate controlled. The noise level in the work environment is…