Manufacturing Support Coordinator

Snack Innovations

Manufacturing Support Coordinator

Piscataway, NJ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Vision insurance

    About Snack Innovations Snack Innovations is a leading manufacturer of better-for-you salty snack food located in Piscataway NJ. We produce a wide range of snack chips, sticks, straws, curls and popcorn.

    Job Summary

    We are seeking a highly organized Manufacturing Support Coordinator to support day-to-day administrative and operational activities at our Piscataway, New Jersey manufacturing facility. This role is built for someone who understands a production environment, pays close attention to product and packaging details, and can keep vendor information, purchase orders, materials, and deadlines organized and moving forward.

    Core Responsibilities

    Packaging & Product Documentation

    Review product information, packaging details, specifications, and related documents for accuracy and completeness

    Maintain organized packaging records, product information, spreadsheets, files, and internal documentation

    Review new packaging when ordered or received against approved information and promptly escalate discrepancies or concerns

    Assist with forms, reports, labels, and other documentation needed to support manufacturing and packaging activities

    Vendor, Purchasing & Timeline Coordination

    Coordinate with vendors and suppliers regarding purchase orders, timelines, shipments, deliveries, and outstanding information

    Track purchase orders, materials, shipments, and status updates against production needs and established deadlines

    Follow up consistently on open items to help ensure required materials and deliverables remain on schedule

    Identify and escalate delays, missing information, or other issues that could affect production or packaging timelines

    Manufacturing & Administrative Support

    Provide administrative and coordination support to Operations, Procurement, and other manufacturing teams

    Assist with cross-functional projects and coordinate information among internal departments

    Attend meetings, document updates and action items, and communicate follow-up information to the appropriate team members

    Maintain accurate records and provide timely updates on assigned activities, open items, and deadlines

    Manage multiple priorities while responding to changing production and business needs

    Qualifications

    Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment is required

    Experience in food manufacturing, packaging, consumer packaged goods, or a closely related environment strongly preferred

    Previous administrative, purchasing, procurement, vendor coordination, or operational support experience preferred

    Experience tracking purchase orders, materials, shipments, vendor timelines, or production-related deadlines

    Strong attention to detail, organization, follow-up, and recordkeeping skills

    Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced production environment

    Clear verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively across departments

    Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word; experience with purchasing, inventory, or ERP systems preferred

    Self-motivated, dependable, and comfortable identifying and escalating potential problems

    Ability to work on-site in Piscataway, New Jersey

    Required Experience

    Package review/design

    Vendor or supplier communication

    Procurement or purchasing support

    Operations or project coordination

    Experience in manufacturing, packaging, food, or consumer goods industries is a plus