Operations Support Specialist, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Operations Support Specialist

Compensation, Shift, & Location Details
Pay Rate: $20-22/hour (depending on skill set and experience level)
(1st Shift): Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Location: Dayton, OH 45404
Experience: 0-2+ years of experience in manufacturing/production, metal fabrication experience preferred.

Operations Support Specialist Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented full-time team member to support our growing manufacturing operation. This is a critical dual-focus role, split approximately 50/50 between providing project management support and handling estimating/quoting responsibilities. The position is essential for helping the team manage customer projects, maintain accurate schedules, and provide timely quotations. We are looking for a candidate who takes ownership of their work, has a positive attitude, and thrives in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Previous experience in quoting or project management is not required, as we are willing to train the right candidate.

Operations Support Specialist Key Responsibilities

• Project and Operations Support:
  • Assist the team in managing customer projects and maintaining accurate schedules.
  • Spend time on the production floor to gather information, verify part status, check inventory counts, and assist with project updates.
  • Adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Estimating and Quoting:
  • Execute estimating and quoting responsibilities to ensure timely quotations.
  • Adhere strictly to instructions and established processes when performing all duties.
  • Apply strong problem-solving skills to address and resolve challenges.

Operations Support Specialist Required Qualifications and Skills

• Extremely detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong ability to follow instructions and established processes.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Able to remain focused and productive in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable adapting to changing priorities and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to spend time both in the office and on the production floor.
• Takes ownership of work and has a positive attitude.
• Previous quoting or project management experience is not required.

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