Manufacturing System Coordinator

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Who We Are:

At Ashley, inspiring the love of home is at the heart of everything we do. As the world’s largest manufacturer of home furnishings, we’re more than a business — we’re a family driven by innovation, competitiveness, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We persevere through challenges, push beyond the status quo, and constantly seek better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Our solutions-first mindset and dedication to growth are why Ashley remains #1 in our industry.

If you’re ready to grow, you’ve come to the right place. With a true “Growth Mindset,” Ashley Furniture invests in developing future leaders and helps every team member learn from the best in the business.

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Summary: The Manufacturing Systems Support Coordinator provides technical planning, setup, and support for manufacturing support systems across all Company manufacturing facilities. This role focuses on RFID systems, PIV equipment, shop floor tracking systems, and Smart Factory initiatives by maintaining accurate data records, developing process documentation, performing equipment installation, and monitoring system performance to ensure optimal manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities:

RFID Systems Management

• Facilitate planning and organizing of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) grids across all manufacturing facilities
• Perform setup, installation, and maintenance of RFID reader and antenna grids in all manufacturing areas
• Design custom mounts for RFID equipment
• Perform technical setup of RFID equipment and software validations
• Coordinate development, testing, and deployment of miscellaneous RFID and shop floor systems projects

Data Management & Reporting

• Create queries and reports to track inventory, PIV movement, and identify inventory discrepancies
• Monitor system performance daily through software reports and perform technical maintenance as required
• Develop, maintain, and distribute supporting reports and queries for manufacturing support systems
• Maintain accurate shop floor maps, drawings, and diagrams of all equipment placement, zones, aisles, and locations

System Administration

• Set up, define, and maintain Manufacturing Support Systems values, user profiles, and user access levels
• Monitor and maintain system settings to ensure optimal performance
• Enter IT demands, incidents, and bugs as required; complete follow-up and resolution validation

PIV Equipment Support

• Deploy, install, and provide primary support for PIV tablet and scanner equipment in manufacturing
• Design and test custom PIV mounts and develop prototypes with vendors
• Ensure PIV equipment is properly configured and maintained

Process Development & Documentation

• Identify and document manufacturing processes
• Assist in process development for Manufacturing Support Systems
• Develop flowcharts and design processes for system improvements
• Create and maintain training materials for manufacturing employees
• Facilitate training on process implementations

Vendor & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Consult with vendors, provide required specifications, obtain price quotes, and place orders
• Work directly with Ashley MFG Shop Floor and India development teams
• Provide development requirements, use/test cases, and user acceptance testing results
• Support Smart Factory initiatives and continuous improvement efforts

Core Values

• Demonstrate the Company's Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions

Qualifications:

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent, Required

Experience

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production and inventory control environment, Required
• Experience with AS400 scanning system and MAPICS/Powerlink preferred
• Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies

Work Environment:

This position is located in an active industrial manufacturing and distribution center with moderate to high noise levels, temperature variations, and material handling equipment in operation. The role may require extended periods of standing or walking on concrete floors and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and steel-toed boots. The fast-paced environment involves time-sensitive and safety sensitive operations and may include various shift schedules to support production and distribution needs.

Benefits We Offer:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off; increases with years of service
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific)
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values:

• Honesty & Integrity: Acts with transparency, discretion, and ethical judgment. Trusted to handle sensitive information and provide accurate, unbiased insights.

• (Dirty Fingernail: Takes full accountability for outcomes, not just tasks. Inspects details, ensures data accuracy, and follows through to completion.

• Continuous Improvement: Actively seeks better ways to improve templates, tools, and processes. Learns from prior initiatives and embeds lessons into standard work.

• Growth & Results Focus: Understands how transformation initiatives drive growth, cost reduction, and profitability. Keeps work aligned to enterprise priorities.

• Culture of Leadership: Leads through influence, reliability, and example. Builds trust across functions and supports leaders at every level.

• Customer-Centric & Boundaryless: Works across silos for the greater good of the organization. Ensures outputs meet the needs of executives, initiative owners, and teams.
• Operational Excellence: Demonstrates strong organizational discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to translate ambiguity into clear, executable tools.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

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Please note this position is not eligible for current or future employment sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future.