Mfg Value Stream Coordinator I at Rio Grande

• Procure MRO supplies and ensure the timely availability of spare parts and consumables.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing, and track order status.
• Maintain purchasing records, inventory levels, and cost controls.
• Provide administrative support to Value Stream Coordinators, including scheduling, reporting, data entry and document management.
• Assist in production planning by tracking material availability and procurement timelines.
• Support process improvement initiatives related to procurement and manufacturing administration.

• Education & Experience:
  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, or a related field preferred.
  • 2+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or administrative support in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical & Administrative Skills:
  • Knowledge of MRO procurement, supply chain management, and inventory control.
  • Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Experience with purchase order creation, vendor management, and cost tracking.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally with manufacturing teams.

• Office Setting
• FT M-F between the hours of 7 AM and 6 PM
  
  

The successful candidate will enjoy a rewarding, challenging, and principled work environment. 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:

Guided by our core values, Rio Grande is committed to treating all people with dignity and respect. We are an equal-opportunity employer with a zero-tolerance policy for harassment or discrimination of any kind. As an advocate for equity and equality, we hire, train, and promote qualified people of all backgrounds. We consider employment candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other underrepresented class. We value our associates and have won the yearly Healthiest Places to Work and Family Friendly Business awards on multiple occasions.

The Reward:
 Rio Grande provides a generous benefit package for full-time (30+ hours a week) associates that includes:

• Medical plan with low premium rates and no high deductible (includes dental and vision) and telemedicine
• 401(k) matching program
• Paid time-off benefits, plus an additional seven paid holidays
• Paid life insurance and optional additional life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Flexible spending account
• Pet insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site gym and company wellness program
• Bereavement leave
• Employee discounts at Rio Grande
• Local and national discounts on various travel and entertainment
• Competitive compensation, including an opportunity to share in the profits

Our associates strive for joint accountability. We work together for the success of our stakeholders, and we provide a thoughtful, fun, and creative environment to support them. We encourage professional and personal development through a variety of training opportunities and a focus on promoting from within.

The Company:
Established in 1944, Rio Grande, a Berkshire-Hathaway manufacturer/distributor, has thousands of valued customers around the world. We are a principle-based company with a highly evolved team-based environment. We can show you how a profoundly effective organization lives these values every day. You can find our guiding principles, The 3 R’s, Respect, Responsibility and Results, on our website as well as information about our community support and how we protect the environment.

Within our 186,000 sq. ft., solar-powered facility, with covered parking, Rio Grande has sales, marketing, supply chain, IT and administrative offices, a climate-controlled distribution center with more than 40,000 items, and a comprehensive, well-equipped manufacturing operation. Manufactured products include jewelry-making equipment (from basic tools to highly sophisticated induction casting machines) and jewelry components—both die-struck and cast. Capabilities include CAD/CAM, casting, stamp and form, metal finishing, CNC machining, manual milling, tool & die and electronics/mechanical assembly.