Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Location: Marietta, OH
Starting Salary: $60,000/year (Compensation may be higher based on experience.)
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.
Primary Responsibilities
- Coordinate configure-to-order (CTO) and quick-ship manufacturing orders from initial receipt through shipment and project completion
- Review incoming sales orders for accuracy, product configuration, and completeness
- Monitor project progress, including material availability, production schedules, testing activities, and shipping timelines
- Maintain accurate project and order information within ERP and project tracking systems
- Partner with production, supply chain, engineering, quality, and shipping teams to support daily operations
- Communicate order status, schedule updates, and potential delays to internal teams and customers
- Identify potential scheduling or delivery issues and escalate concerns before they affect project deadlines
- Assist with shipping coordination, logistics documentation, and customer-specific shipping requirements
- Prepare project updates, order status reports, and other operational reports
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts focused on scheduling, order management, and workflow efficiency
Required 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, operations, manufacturing customer service, or inside sales support
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with ERP systems and project 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
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting electrical, industrial, or electromechanical manufacturing operations
- Knowledge of configure-to-order (CTO) or make-to-order manufacturing processes
- Exposure to power distribution equipment or industrial products
- Experience coordinating logistics and shipments for manufactured goods
- CAPM certification or an interest in pursuing a project management certification
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Support for project management certifications and continued learning
- Collaborative team environment focused on operational excellence
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering Technology, or a related field
- 1-3 years of experience in project coordination, order management, operations, manufacturing customer service, or inside sales support
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with ERP systems and project 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
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Experience supporting electrical, industrial, or electromechanical manufacturing operations
- Knowledge of configure-to-order (CTO) or make-to-order manufacturing processes
- Exposure to power distribution equipment or industrial products
- Experience coordinating logistics and shipments for manufactured goods
- CAPM certification or interest in pursuing a project management certification
What We Do
Qualdoc is a global organization providing industrial staffing, contract manufacturing, and supply chain management services. They specialize in engineering support, metrology, and quality assurance for sectors including aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, and power. The company focuses on building partnerships to ensure speed-to-market and low-risk manufacturing, offering services ranging from prototype development to high-volume production and in-country procurement support for clients worldwide.
