Manufacturing Coordinator

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Manufacturing Coordinator to join one of our large manufacturing clients in the Richmond VA market. This individual will play a critical role in supporting manufacturing operations by coordinating materials, production planning, product specifications, and scheduling activities to ensure efficient plant execution. The Manufacturing Coordinator will serve as a key liaison between suppliers, production teams, and management, helping to translate customer requirements into actionable manufacturing plans and maintaining the resources needed to keep production running smoothly.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to procure materials, production components, and artwork specifications required for customer orders.
• Manage cylinder inventory for printing and production operations, including coordinating cylinder manufacturing, re-chroming, repairs, and delivery schedules to meet production timelines.
• Create and maintain job folders, job manuals, and production documentation that serve as the operational blueprint for manufacturing teams.
• Develop and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), ensuring all product specifications and material requirements are accurate and up to date.
• Input and maintain ink formulations, color specifications, and product recipes required for manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate color matching, samples, and production standards to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Work closely with the Manufacturing Services Manager to develop and execute weekly production schedules based on project priorities and plant capacity.
• Support production planning by determining required materials, cylinders, inks, and documentation needed before jobs are released to the manufacturing floor.
• Monitor inventory levels and place orders for cylinders, production materials, and other critical resources to prevent operational delays.
• Track workforce scheduling considerations, including vacations, overtime, shift trades, and employee movement within a unionized environment.
• Communicate regularly with production, scheduling, and management teams to ensure manufacturing activities remain aligned with customer demand and plant objectives.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support operational efficiency, quality standards, and production readiness.

Skills and Requirements

• Min 1 year experience in Manufacturing related environment, manufacturing coordination, production planning, scheduling, or operations support
• Basic MS Excel skills
• Client facing communication skills
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and process execution
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously
• Experience working with Bills of Materials (BOMs), production documentation, or manufacturing work orders
• Experience in a printing, packaging, converting, or other process manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with inventory management, production scheduling, and procurement activities
• Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of color matching, ink formulations, or manufacturing recipes/process specifications

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].