Project Coordinator

About the role

As a Localization Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating the successful execution of localization projects, ensuring timely delivery, quality outcomes, and effective communication among cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers to develop project plans, timelines, and schedules.
• Coordinate with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives, deliverables, and milestones.
• Schedule or facilitate project meetings.
• Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
• Serve as the primary technical communication link with various suppliers and tool shops.
• Plan and implement plant-wide projects per management and customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain a schedule for assigned projects.
• Provide status reports on project milestones and recovery plans as required.
• Assign duties or responsibilities across the project team.
• Assist in quality assurance efforts by reviewing project deliverables, verifying accuracy, consistency, and adherence to project requirements.
• Maintain project documentation, including project plans, meeting minutes, and status reports, to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Monitor the performance of project team members to provide performance feedback.
• Manage and participate in CIP (Continuous Improvement Process) and LEAN projects as required.
• Support the Team with Compliance data (USMCA, Country of origin, Made in Amerika).
• Maintain supplier capacity overview and forecast (international and domestic).
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

• MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, SAP, Project Management Software (Smartsheet)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Preferred Degrees: Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or other related fields.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders across different functional areas and geographic locations.
• Knowledge of LEAN principles is a plus.