Office Operations Coordinator

About the role

The Office Operations Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the administrative and operational functions of the Kidde residential engineering office while supporting the effectiveness of the engineering team. This role manages office operations, coordinates internal activities, provides support to the global engineering organization, and supports the daily operations of the Kidde Customer Experience Center.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily administrative operations of the engineering office to ensure a professional, and efficient working environment.
• Manage office facilities, workspace organization, supplies, and equipment.
• Ensure professional presentation of the engineering office and training facilities.
• Develop and maintain office policies, procedures, and administrative processes.
• Care for and coordinate scheduling of internal training sessions, product demonstrations, and facility tours including room setup, materials, safety requirements, and technical support.
• Maintain and coordinate scheduling of internal training sessions, product demonstrations, and facility tours including room setup, materials, safety requirements, and technical support.
• Support team engagement activities, internal communications, and recognition programs.
• Serve as a central point of contact for administrative questions and office coordination.
• Prepare meeting agendas, presentations, and briefing materials for leadership meetings.
• Aid in coordinating strategic planning sessions and global engineering town hall events.
• Aid in tracking of key engineering initiatives, project milestones, and organizational priorities.
• Aid in preparation of engineering metrics, operational dashboards, and departmental reports.
• Support global engineering staff for procurement of materials and supplies required for development and on-site testing laboratory.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in office management or operations coordination.
• Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
• Exceptional organizational skills with high attention to detail and professionalism.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across technical and business teams.
• Proficiency with productivity tools (Microsoft Office, scheduling systems, collaboration platforms).
• Experience supporting engineering, technology, or manufacturing organizations strongly preferred.
• Experience coordinating training events, workshops, or technical programs is a plus.
• Experience working in an engineering or technical organization.
• Experience coordinating technical training programs.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and proactive approach.