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Martin Sprocket & Gear Production Support & Operations Coordinator in Fort Worth, Texas
Description
The Production Support & Operations Coordinator plays a key support role in ensuring smooth day-to-day plant operations while fostering strong communication, organization, and employee engagement. This position acts as a central point of coordination between production, sales, and plant leadership—supporting production planning, maintaining visibility on orders, assisting with reporting and training efforts, and helping drive a positive, organized, and connected workplace culture.
At Martin Sprocket & Gear, we’re dedicated to producing quality mechanical power transmission components, material handling systems, and custom forgings with excellence, and we're looking for a skilled Production Support & Operations Coordinator like you!
Key Responsibilities
Production & Operations Support
Serve as support for Production Control, assisting with production planning and execution as needed.
Set up, maintain, and monitor production lists to ensure accuracy and visibility.
Maintain and update capability sheets and other operational documentation.
Keep a close eye on order status and production flow, helping identify and communicate potential issues early.
Communication & Coordination
Act as a site spokesperson for the production plan, ensuring clear communication between the plant, sales, and internal departments.
Support site-wide communication efforts by sharing updates, coordinating information flow, and helping align teams.
Assist with preparing and distributing reports related to production, safety, or site initiatives.
Training, Safety & Facility Involvement
Support training initiatives, including coordination, scheduling, and setup.
Participate in and support facility programs such as safety streak tracking, wellness committee involvement, and general site initiatives.
Assist with internal and external plant activities such as customer visits, photos, and facility décor.
Administrative & Management Support
Provide administrative assistance to plant leadership as needed, including coordination, documentation, and follow-up.
Help keep plant operations organized through tracking, scheduling, and communication support.
Employee Engagement & Site Events
Coordinate and support employee involvement activities and site events, such as holiday programs, Angel Tree events, and recognition efforts.
Help foster a positive, inclusive plant culture by supporting engagement and morale-building initiatives.
What Are We Looking For?
Required Skills & Abilities
Strong organizational and coordination skills with attention to detail
Comfortable communicating across departments and acting as a liaison
People-focused, approachable, and collaborative
Able to balance operational tasks with administrative and engagement responsibilities
Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced plant environment
Basic understanding of production planning or manufacturing operations preferred (training provided)
Motivations
Growth Opportunities: Enjoys learning new systems (CMMS, environmental tracking, vendor management).
Goal Completion: Motivated by keeping workflows on track and closing out tasks.
Process Improvement: Looks for ways to make ordering, scheduling, and documentation more efficient.
Supporting the Team: Finds satisfaction in enabling techs, managers, and EHS staff to work effectively.
Your Schedule:
- 1st Shift : Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
To perform this job successfully, you must be able to report daily to the Fort Worth branch to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified candidates with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Why Martin Sprocket & Gear, Inc.?
Founded in 1951 by Joe Martin Sr., Martin Sprocket & Gear is a global leader in mechanical power transmission components, material handling systems, and custom forgings. We are proud to remain family-owned and operate on a simple philosophy:
"Make a quality product, have plenty of it available, and be easy to do business with!"
With dedicated employees, regional facilities, and strong distributor partnerships, Martin offers stability, growth potential, and a dynamic work environment for all team members.
Why You Will Love Working Here:
At Martin, our people are our greatest asset. We foster an inclusive, collaborative environment where innovation and growth thrive, and your contributions are valued as part of a team dedicated to excellence. Here is what you’ll enjoy when you join our team:
Comprehensive Health Benefits: Affordable Medical, Pharmacy, and Dental plans.
Wellness Initiatives: Employee wellness programs for a healthy work-life balance.
Financial Security: Life and Disability Insurance, plus a robust 401(k) Profit Trust Plan.
Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and company-paid holidays.
Growth Opportunities: Career development and advancement within a thriving company.
Ready to Join Us?
This role is essential in connecting people, plans, and processes. By supporting production control, enhancing communication, and driving employee involvement, the Production Support & Operations Coordinator helps ensure the plant runs efficiently while remaining an organized, engaged, and positive workplace.
Disclaimers
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by candidates applying for this specific role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of candidates hired.
Martin Sprocket & Gear is an EEO Employer and an E-Verify participating employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or veteran status.
Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred
Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Equal Opportunity Employer
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