Project Coordinator – Manufacturing Operations

Manufacturing Operations Project Coordinator Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Location: Marietta, OH Starting Salary:$60,000/year (Compensation may be higher based on experience.) Position Overview We are seeking a motivated Manufacturing Operations Project Coordinator to support customer orders and production projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is a great fit for someone early in their project management career who enjoys coordinating multiple departments, monitoring production schedules, and ensuring customer orders move efficiently from order entry through final shipment. You'll work closely with operations, engineering, production, supply chain, quality, and logistics teams to help keep projects on schedule while maintaining accurate order information and clear communication.

Responsibilities Coordinate configure-to-order (CTO) and quick-ship orders throughout the entire order lifecycle, from order entry to shipment and project completion.

Review incoming sales orders to verify accuracy, completeness, and product configuration details.

Monitor project milestones, including material availability, production progress, quality inspections, testing, and shipping schedules.

Maintain accurate order information using ERP systems and project tracking software.

Communicate daily with production, engineering, supply chain, quality, and shipping teams to keep projects on track.

Provide customers with order status updates and proactively communicate schedule changes or delays.

Identify orders that may be at risk of missing delivery commitments and escalate issues for resolution.

Support shipping coordination, logistics activities, and customer-specific documentation requirements.

Prepare internal reports and customer-facing project status updates.

Participate in process improvement initiatives related to scheduling, order management, and project tracking.

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering Technology, or a related field is preferred.

One to three years of experience in project coordination, order management, customer service, inside sales support, or manufacturing operations.

Experience working with ERP systems and project management or order tracking software.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to follow projects through completion.

Preferred Qualifications Experience in electrical, industrial, or electromechanical manufacturing.

Familiarity with configure-to-order (CTO), make-to-order (MTO), or similar manufacturing processes.

Exposure to power distribution equipment or other industrial products.

Experience coordinating logistics and shipments for manufactured products.

CAPM certification or interest in pursuing a project management certification.

What We Offer Competitive starting salary, with higher compensation available based on experience.

Comprehensive benefits package.

Career growth and advancement opportunities.

Support for professional development and industry certifications.

Collaborative team environment with exposure to a variety of manufacturing projects.