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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manufacturing Systems Coordinator - **Company:** Vast, Inc - **Location:** Long Beach, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $40,186.0 - $65,458.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Confluence, Spreadsheets, Information Systems, Knowledge Management, Microsoft Office, Presentation Programs, Productivity Software, Visual Systems, Performance Monitor, Gsuite - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/manufacturing-systems-coordinator-vast-9845520 ## About the Role * High school diploma or equivalent * 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, production operations, manufacturing support, quality, supply chain, or a related environment * Familiarity with manufacturing processes, production workflows, and shop-floor operations * Experience creating or maintaining SOPs, work instructions, training materials, process documentation, or similar standardized guidance * Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple priorities, stakeholders, and actions through completion * Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate processes and requirements into clear guidance for manufacturing users * Experience working with production metrics, dashboards, spreadsheets, or basic performance reporting * Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or equivalent productivity tools, including spreadsheets and presentation software * Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify inconsistencies in data, documentation, processes, and adherence to established standards * Ability to work cross-functionally with production employees, supervisors, engineers, and manufacturing support organizations * Ability and willingness to spend significant time on the manufacturing floor supporting users, conducting audits, and verifying standards Preferred Skills & Experience: * Associate's or bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Information Systems, Business, or a related field * Experience conducting process, standards, 5S, quality, or manufacturing systems audits * Experience with manufacturing KPIs, visual management, dashboards, tiered accountability, or production performance reviews * Experience working with a Manufacturing Execution System (MES), ERP/MRP system, or other manufacturing software platform * Experience with Manufacturo or a similar Manufacturing Execution System * Experience supporting MES implementation, adoption, training, or continuous improvement activities * Familiarity with manufacturing master-data concepts including Production Lines, Work Centers, Locations, routings, work orders, and production structures * Experience with Confluence or another knowledge-management or documentation platform * Experience developing and delivering introductory training or orientation for manufacturing users * Experience working in aerospace, automotive, medical device, or another high-complexity manufacturing environment Additional Requirements: * Ability to work onsite in Long Beach, California * Ability to work directly in an active manufacturing environment for extended periods * Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends when necessary to support critical production or mission milestones * Ability to travel between Vast facilities in the Long Beach area as required * Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted ## Description * Develop, organize, and maintain Manufacturing Systems SOPs, user guides, quick-reference materials, starter packages, and best-practice documentation to support consistent use of Manufacturo and other manufacturing systems * Own the organization and maintenance of Manufacturing Systems documentation in Confluence, ensuring guidance is current, standardized, and easily accessible to manufacturing users * Create and distribute Manufacturing Systems bulletins communicating new Manufacturo features, capabilities, standards, process changes, and other relevant updates to factory users * Coordinate bi-weekly manufacturing communications across Operational Excellence, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Manufacturing Systems, highlighting new tools, improvements, standards, and key developments * Support the development, documentation, implementation, and auditing of Manufacturing Systems standards across production areas * Partner with area managers and functional owners to audit Production Lines, Work Centers, Locations, and related factory structures for alignment with established standards * Coordinate identified factory structure changes with the appropriate system and process owners and support alignment between MES structures and the live factory map * Communicate data-hygiene issues identified by Manufacturing Systems leadership to responsible owners, coordinate corrective actions, and track actions through closure * Support tracking and coordination of selected Manufacturo tickets requiring cross-functional follow-up and maintain visibility to outstanding actions * Collect, organize, and distribute weekly manufacturing performance metrics to production teams and area leadership * Consolidate performance metrics and existing analysis into a standardized Monthly Manufacturing Review for manufacturing leadership * Maintain and coordinate manufacturing area TVs, dashboards, visual management displays, and performance metrics to ensure information is current, standardized, and visible to production teams * Identify recurring gaps in Manufacturing Systems understanding or adherence and develop documentation, communication, or training materials to improve user adoption and standardization * Work directly with production teams and manufacturing leaders on the factory floor to reinforce standards, gather feedback, and improve the usability of Manufacturing Systems documentation and processes ## 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