Production Coordinator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026.
Are you passionate about keeping production running smoothly by bridging planning, quality and manufacturing operations? Then join our mission to pioneer smarter water solutions that reduce energy use and improve lives.
As our new Senior Planner, you'll be coordinating local production activities, managing quality processes and maintaining production master data that ensure operational continuity and product compliance for our local assembly operations. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.
This position reports directly to our Country Director and will operate in the Cota, Cundinamarca-Colombia in daily basis.
Relocation for this position is not supported; therefore, qualified candidates must reside in Cundinamarca and have authorization to work in Colombia without assistance.
What you will be doing
As a key part of the Supply Chain Operations team, you'll create impact by ensuring seamless production execution, and quality compliance that directly support our customers and local operations.
Your main responsibilities include:
- Coordinate local production activities and ensure availability of resources, equipment, materials and personnel to meet production targets and operational KPIs
- Manage quality incidents, customer returns, supplier claims and corrective actions while acting as the local quality representative ensuring compliance with group requirements
- Maintain and update production master data including material creation, BOMs, routings and engineering changes
- Evaluate technical feasibility of local assembly solutions and coordinate testing, inspection and release of locally assembled and outsourced products
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to production, quality and operational performance
- Coordinate a production technician and external operational support resources to ensure smooth daily operations
What makes you a great fit
Above all, you're a hands-on production and quality professional with strong analytical skills, a structured approach to master data management and a drive for operational excellence. We'd also imagine that you are/have:
- Technical, Technological or bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Production, Logistics or related fields.
- 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, logistics, planning or supply chain environments
- Advanced Excel skills and solid knowledge of inventory management, quality processes and production activities
- Intermediate/advanced English (conversational)
- Familiarity with hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical concepts.
It's a plus if you also:
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP or similar)
- Experience coordinating or supervising operational teams.
Why you'll love working here
Day to day, you can look forward to:
- A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.
- Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.
- Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering.
- On-demand training and structured development programmes to support your growth.
Valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds. As part of our commitment to a safe and compliant hiring process, final candidates may be required to undergo a background check, subject to applicable local laws and regulations.
Join Grundfos, apply today!