Manufacturing Order Project Coordinator
Location: Marietta, OH
Job Type: Full-Time \u007C Direct Hire
Position Overview
We’re seeking a detail-oriented Project Coordinator to help manage configure-to-order (CTO) and quick-ship projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role tracks orders through production and shipment while keeping internal teams aligned on schedules, requirements, and potential delays.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate orders from initial entry through shipment and final closeout.
- Review sales orders for configuration, accuracy, and completeness.
- Monitor key milestones, including materials, production, testing, and shipping.
- Keep order and project information current in ERP and project management systems.
- Work closely with production, supply chain, quality, engineering, and logistics teams.
- Provide customer updates and communicate schedule changes promptly.
- Identify orders at risk of delay and escalate issues before they affect delivery.
- Coordinate shipping requirements, documentation, and customer-specific needs.
- Prepare internal and customer-facing project status reports.
- Help improve order tracking, scheduling, and related operational processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
- 1–3 years of experience in project coordination, order management, customer service, inside sales support, or manufacturing operations.
- Experience working with ERP systems and project tracking tools.
- Strong organization and multitasking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- High attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Strong follow-through and problem-solving abilities.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with changing priorities.
Preferred Experience
- Background in electrical, industrial, or electromechanical manufacturing.
- Familiarity with configure-to-order (CTO) or make-to-order (MTO) processes.
- Experience with power distribution products or industrial equipment.
- Experience coordinating manufactured-product shipments and logistics.
- CAPM certification or interest in pursuing a project management certification.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits.
- Career development and advancement opportunities.
- Support for professional certifications.
- Collaborative, fast-paced work environment.
Career Opportunity
This is an opportunity to build a long-term career in project management and manufacturing operations while gaining experience across production, supply chain, engineering, quality, and logistics.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
