Operations Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY The Operations Coordinator will play a central role in supporting the build-out of Gummi World's new facility, working alongside leadership to help stand up operations from the ground up. This is a hands-on, floor-facing position for someone who understands how a manufacturing environment works, thinks in solutions rather than problems, and is comfortable operating in a fast-moving, still-developing environment where processes and priorities are being built in real time. The ideal candidate is proactive, assertive when needed, and takes ownership of getting things done.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the planning and execution of the new facility build-out, coordinating timelines, vendors, and on-the-ground logistics as spaces and lines come online.
• Act as a hands-on presence on-site — tracking progress against the build-out plan, identifying gaps or delays, and driving issues to resolution.
• Help stand up day-to-day operational workflows for the new facility, including layout, staffing needs, equipment setup, and material flow.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to ensure the new facility is equipped, organized, and ready to operate smoothly.
• Coordinate the receipt, setup, and inventory of new equipment, fixtures, and materials arriving at the facility.
• Track and report on build-out milestones and key operational metrics, flagging risks early and recommending solutions.
• Help coordinate scheduling of labor, equipment, and materials to meet build-out and early production timelines.
• Assist in developing and documenting standard operating procedures (SOPs) as new processes are established.
• Serve as a point of contact for day-to-day operational questions during the build-out, using sound judgment to solve problems independently before escalating.
• Support onboarding of new facility staff on workflows, equipment, and floor expectations.
• Bring an assertive, solutions-first approach to obstacles that arise during the build-out — addressing issues directly and keeping momentum going.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3–5 years of experience in operations, production coordination, or a related role within a manufacturing environment.
• Solid working knowledge of manufacturing operations — production flow, facility layout, and shop-floor dynamics.
• Experience supporting a facility launch, expansion, or build-out is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems and drive practical, timely solutions with minimal oversight.
• Proactive and self-directed, with the assertiveness to raise issues, hold vendors and partners accountable, and keep initiatives on track.
• Comfortable operating in an ambiguous, still-developing environment where priorities shift as the facility comes together.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to juggle multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including comfort presenting updates to leadership.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree in business, operations, or a related field preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regular presence on-site at the new facility during construction/build-out and ongoing production once operational (PPE required as applicable).
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods during a shift.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Split time between on-site facility work and office/administrative tasks (reporting, email, scheduling).

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• The new facility build-out stays on track, with risks and delays caught and addressed early.
• Operational workflows, equipment, and staffing are ready and organized as the facility comes online.
• Cross-functional partners see this role as a reliable, solutions-oriented point of contact throughout the build-out.

The transition from build-out to full operations happens with minimal disruption.