Telamon is a leading provider of connectivity integration, implementation, and distribution solutions for many of the world’s most recognized telecommunications, transportation and consumer brands. Founded in 1985, we are a minority-owned company headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, and maintain a global footprint with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
This work isn’t easy—and that is exactly why we do it. Telamon thrives when we’re solving problems that help enhance connectivity and lead to simplicity, safety, and reliability in everyday life. We are cultivating deeper connections with every bond we forge: a more comprehensive network that serves the world around us—inside our walls and out.
At Telamon, leveraging AI and digital tools is a core part of how we operate. We expect employees at all levels to actively explore and apply technologies that improve productivity, decision-making, and overall performance.
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Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company match, dependent care FSA, life & disability coverage, voluntary plans, legal/ID protection, pet insurance, EAP
Financial: 401(k) with company match, annual bonus based on company performance, referral bonuses, discounts, phone allowance; field roles: travel pay, per diem, company-paid lodging, and company vehicle (if applicable)
Time Off & Flexibility: Flexible PTO for salaried roles; starting at 15 days (PTO with 2 floating holidays) for hourly roles; paid holidays, floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, and hybrid/remote options
Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, annual professional development grants, online learning resources, leadership programs, and internal growth opportunities
Additional Benefits: Recognition programs, scholarships and educational stipends for children, company paid sabbaticals and company outings with access to local events.
Note: benefits eligibility may be based on employment status, tenure, location, or other factors
The Coordinator, Order Management, is responsible for managing customer orders throughout the complete manufacturing lifecycle for Telamon's Shelter Manufacturing and Assembly Center (SMAC) located in Denton, Texas. This position serves as the primary coordination point between customers, Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Warehouse Operations, Logistics, and Finance to ensure ILA shelters, cabinets, and associated equipment are delivered accurately, on schedule, and in accordance with customer requirements.
This is an in-office position that requires daily collaboration with manufacturing personnel and cross-functional teams to support production schedules, customer commitments, and operational excellence.
Receive and process customer purchase orders, releases, and order revisions within Oracle ERP and associated business systems.
Coordinate customer orders from receipt through manufacturing, assembly, testing, shipment, and final delivery.
Manage production order status for ILA shelters, telecommunications cabinets, and related products manufactured within the SMAC.
Coordinate daily with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Logistics, Quality, Finance, and Project Management teams to ensure customer delivery commitments are achieved.
Maintain accurate production schedules, shipment schedules, and backlog reporting.
Monitor customer requested delivery dates and proactively communicate schedule changes or risks.
Coordinate material availability and work with Procurement to resolve shortages impacting production.
Work closely with Manufacturing Supervisors to prioritize production based upon customer commitments and project schedules.
- Serves as a key cross-functional coordinator between Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Logistics, Finance, and Customer Project Teams.
Coordinate outbound shipments including freight scheduling, shipping documentation, and customer delivery requirements.
Interface with customers regarding order status, shipment schedules, pricing inquiries, engineering changes, and delivery updates.
Review engineering change notices (ECNs) and customer change requests to ensure manufacturing orders remain accurate.
Support milestone tracking for customer projects including manufacturing start, assembly completion, factory acceptance testing (FAT), shipment, and delivery.
Review inventory availability and coordinate with Warehouse personnel to ensure material readiness.
Investigate delivery delays and identify root causes while driving corrective actions.
Assist Finance with customer invoicing support, shipment verification, and resolution of order-related issues.
Prepare recurring reports including:
Order Backlog
Production Status
Customer Delivery Forecasts
On-Time Delivery (OTD)
Manufacturing Throughput
Open Order Reporting
Participate in daily production meetings and customer project review meetings.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on order accuracy, customer satisfaction, manufacturing efficiency, and on-time delivery.
Provide backup support for other Order Management Coordinators and operational functions as needed.
Managerial Responsibility
- No direct reports.
Travel/Shift Requirements
- Primarily office-based at the SMAC facility located in Denton, Texas.
- Occasional travel (<10%) to customer locations, supplier facilities, or Telamon offices as business needs require.
Physical Demands
Primarily office environment with frequent interaction on the manufacturing floor.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the production facility.
Frequent computer and keyboard use.
Occasionally lift materials up to 25 pounds.
Ability to safely work in a manufacturing environment while following all safety procedures.
Talking/Hearing: Frequently – required for phone calls, video meetings, and team/customer interactions.
Vision: Constant – required to read emails, review orders, input data, and prepare reports (use of computer screen for extended periods).
Typing/Keyboarding: Constant – data entry and email communication.
Skills and Abilities Required
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple departments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams).
- Experience utilizing Oracle ERP, Oracle Order Management, or similar ERP systems preferred.
- Working knowledge of inventory management, manufacturing operations, logistics, and production scheduling preferred.
- Experience interpreting production schedules, customer purchase orders, and engineering documentation is preferred.
Education and Experience Required
- High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) years of Order Management, Customer Service, Manufacturing Coordination, Supply Chain, or Operations experience.
- Telecommunications manufacturing experience preferred.
- Experience with Oracle ERP, Manufacturing, or Order Management systems strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting large infrastructure, telecommunications, or manufacturing programs is highly desirable.
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Skills Required
- High school diploma
- Associate or Bachelor's degree
- Minimum three (3) years Order Management, Customer Service, Manufacturing Coordination, Supply Chain, or Operations experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams)
- Experience utilizing Oracle ERP, Oracle Order Management, or similar ERP systems
- Working knowledge of inventory management, manufacturing operations, logistics, and production scheduling
- Ability to work onsite at SMAC facility in Denton, TX, and collaborate with manufacturing personnel
- Ability to lift materials up to 25 pounds and safely work in a manufacturing environment
- Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Experience interpreting production schedules, customer purchase orders, and engineering documentation
- Telecommunications manufacturing experience
What We Do
Headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, Telamon-Transition Resources Corporation (TRC) is a 501(c)(3) private non-profit organization that provides educational services through early childhood and family support programs, workforce and career services, and housing and financial empowerment services to nearly 24,000 individuals a year in eleven states. MISSION: Our mission is to provide educational services that lead to better jobs, better lives, and better communities. HISTORY: Since our beginnings in 1965 as the Migrant Project of the North Carolina Council of Churches, we have grown into a large, stable organization with diverse funding from federal and state governments, as well as substantial partnerships with private foundations. We became a HUD certified National Intermediary in the Housing Counseling sector, and we provide community action services through projects in West Virginia and North Carolina. In Indiana, we are Transition Resources Corporation, or TRC, since another organization held the Telamon name when we incorporated in that state. TODAY: Now in our 54th year of service, we are focused on growth, and on positive customer outcomes. In 2014, Telamon began providing financial literacy services to families and staff in our Delaware Head Start programs through an innovative partnership with the State of Delaware's $tand By Me program. In 2016, our Governing Board and executive leadership set a strategic goal of growing our services by embedding financial empowerment for customers and staff into all our lines of business.
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