Job Information
Crane 1 Services, Inc. Manufacturing Project Coordinator in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Reports to: Director, Manufacturing Operations
The Manufacturing Project Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the production of all crane building and outsourcing for two (2) manufacturing facilities in the U.S. The ideal candidate will be a professional and clear communicator who can collaborate and as needed, negotiate with vendors and branch personnel. A detailed and highly organized individual who can quickly identify and mitigate project scheduling issues
Position Roles & Responsibilities
Receive new orders and input bill of materials into MRP planning system.
Develop project plans to provide visibility and status of all crane projects across the company.
Procure appropriate materials from pre-qualified vendor list based on specification, price, quality, & delivery.
Collaborate with New Crane Specialists (NCS) and branch personnel to assure site readiness aligns with crane manufacturing build and delivery dates.
Maintain vendor relationships through constant monitoring / expedite deliveries as necessary to meet plans.
Monitor project budgets and costs in both manufacturing facilities via the MRP system.
Coordinate with Production Supervisors in each plant to receive material and process vendor invoices
Provide visibility to manufacturing slots or overflow and participate in outsourcing decisions.
Coordinate and facilitate outside production services such as site transportation, etc.
Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with outsourcing partners, serving as the primary point of contact for communication, issue resolution, and ongoing collaboration with New Crane Specialists and branches
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Skills and Experience
Excellent communication skills in customer service and coordinating with the divisions
Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing
Detail-oriented, Highly organized, self starter
Medium to high level of competence in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, and Word
Experience with Sage 300, Sage MRP, and SmartSheets preferred
Knowledge of crane and hoist industry a plus
AS or BS Degree in Engineering or Business Administration desire