Job Description

About the Company

The organization is a global leader in explosion protection and purge systems, supporting industries such as oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, and industrial processing to operate safely in hazardous environments.

The Role

The company is seeking a hands-on, proactive Operations Assistant to join a small and agile team of four at their Ohio facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for procurement, inventory management, and logistics-ensuring the production team is equipped and operations run smoothly.

The position also offers an excellent opportunity to grow into a leadership role, supporting and eventually helping to lead the assembly team. Full leadership training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and vendor communications
• Oversee inventory levels and stock availability
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments
• Maintain documentation and traceability for orders and imports/exports
• Support compliance with safety and quality standards
• Work closely with colleagues at the international Head Office
• Take part in continuous improvement activities

Required Qualifications

• Approximately 3 years of experience in manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Comfortable working in a small team environment (just 4 people on-site)
• ERP system and Microsoft Office experience
• Hands-on, adaptable, and proactive mindset
• Bonus: APICS or similar certification

Compensation and Benefits

• Medical insurance (vision & dental included)
• Retirement plan
• 10 days vacation per year
• Leadership development opportunities
• Supportive team culture with international Head Office collaboration
• Primarily on-site, with flexibility for ad hoc remote work

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to join a small team making a significant impact within a globally respected organization.

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Manufacturing facility: 2 years (Preferred)
• Purchasing support: 2 years (Required)
• Logistics: 2 years (Required)