WIP COORDINATOR - AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING / ERP SYSTEMS

WIP Coordinator - Aerospace Manufacturing /

ERP Systems Location:

Amityville NY Position Summary The WIP (Work-In-Process) Coordinator is responsible for monitoring, tracking, and controlling manufacturing jobs throughout the production lifecycle within an AS9100-certified aerospace machining environment. This role ensures accurate ERP system transactions, maintains production flow visibility, supports on-time delivery performance, and coordinates communication between machining, quality, purchasing, outside processing, shipping, and management. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in ERP-driven manufacturing operations, preferably within aerospace, defense, or precision machining industries. Key Responsibilities

• Production & WIP Management
• Monitor and track all open manufacturing work orders through the ERP system.
• Maintain real-time visibility of job status, queue times, bottlenecks, and routing progression.
• Ensure jobs move through machining, inspection, deburring, outside processing, and final shipment according to schedule.
• Coordinate priority changes with Production Control and Operations Management.
• Identify aging WIP and escalate risks affecting delivery commitments.
• Verify work travelers, routers, certifications, and required documentation remain with jobs at all times. ERP System Responsibilities
• Perform accurate ERP transactions including:
• Labor reporting
• Operation completions
• Job moves
• Material issues/returns
• Inventory adjustments
• Queue tracking Maintain ERP data integrity and support continuous improvement of manufacturing data accuracy.
• Review shortages, open operations, and overdue work orders daily.
• Generate and distribute WIP status reports, shortage reports, and production metrics.
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Communicate daily with:
• CNC machining departments
• Quality Assurance
• Purchasing
• Outside processing vendors
• Shipping/Receiving
• Engineering
• Coordinate expedited jobs and customer priority requirements.
• Support scheduling meetings and production planning reviews.
• Assist with outside processing logistics and supplier turnaround tracking. Qualifications Required
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years experience in manufacturing coordination, production control, scheduling, or ERP administration.
• Experience in a machine shop, aerospace, or precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows and routing structures.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and follow-up abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and basic reporting tools.
• Preferred Experience in AS9100 or ISO-regulated manufacturing environments. Familiarity with :
• Job travelers
• Routers
• Outside processing
• First Article Inspection flow
• Lot traceability
• Experience with ERP systems
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing terminology and production control concepts.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• On-time job movement
• ERP transaction accuracy
• Reduction in aged WIP
• Schedule adherence
• Inventory accuracy
• Outside processing turnaround performance
• On-time delivery support Physical Requirements
• Ability to walk the production floor regularly.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machine shop conditions. Example Daily Activities
• Review all hot jobs and overdue operations.
• Update ERP job statuses based on shop floor activity.
• Coordinate movement of jobs to inspection or outside processing.
• Resolve traveler/documentation issues.
• Attend morning production meetings.
• Generate open WIP and shortage reports for management.
• Follow up on delayed operations impacting customer deliveries.

Pay:

From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person