Project Coordinator

Spartanburg, SC
Full Time
Mid Level
Project Coordinator


PURPOSE:
Steers and coordinates all activities within Plant Spartanburg related to the implementation of product packages. Steers cross functional teams related to the management of these packages. Utilizes and drives improvements to relevant systems and processes to improve the overall project efficiency.

Looking for an event planner/planner support to lead and direct internal and external events. The ideal candidate is comfortable being part of a small team that supports the needs of a large scale orgination, thrives in agile and fast-paced work environments, is a quick learner and comfortable with multi-tasking, is extrovert, responsible, and service oriented.

Mid-level event planner responsible for leading, coordinating, and executing various types of events including corporate/client functions, media experiences, internal/external workshops, stakeholders dialogues, conferences, fundraisers, and more. Must be able to work closely with clients and internal teams to understand not only event needs, but business goals and drives regarding corporate and brand experiences. Must be a detailed orientated self-starter who can manage all aspects of event logistics including venue selections, catering, entertainment, staffing, transportation, partners/vendors and onsite support.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Lead event support with understanding and alignment of client goals and expectations.
  • Create detailed event runs of shows, budgets and reporting
  • Research and book all events elements including venues, vendors, and suppliers
  • Coordinate contracts and prices with purchasing and controlling teams and ensure quality service and products according to corporate identity and brand positioning.
  • Supervise and direct the event
  • Work with media and client teams on invitee coordination and materials.
  • Steers and coordinates package-related activities such as cross-functional Plant and/or supplier teams.
  • Processes and evaluates BBM content for Plant Spartanburg relevance, impact,
  • accuracy and completeness. When required, initiates subsequent corrective actions.
  • Coordinates and manages the implementation of relevant changes with all
  • affected departments, incl. process partners in Germany, to determine
  • the impact of the change and the earliest possible implementation date
  • and forums (WPT, Projektsteuerkreis, Freigaberunde, etc.).
  • Provides regular updates of all open issues/status to supervisor/project leader, ensuring all activities are completed on-time and within the target framework.
  • Provides support to process partners with respect to BBM content issues/questions.
  • Provides guidance/training to process partners on the Launch Management systems and processes.
  • Conducts root cause analysis and implements corrective measures to
  • improve the systems/ processes within the Launch and Change Management
  • department.
  • Has flexibility within the department regarding job assignment.
  • Assumes responsibility for additional special projects as required.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by management.
EDUCATION:
  • AA /AS degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics or other related
  • Degree or equivalent experience of 2 years.
  • BA /BS degree (Engineering, Supply Chain-related preferred) or equivalent of 4 years experience.
  • MA /MS degree (Engineering, Supply Chain-related preferred) or equivalent of 5 years experience.
EXPERIENCE:
  • 6+ years of related professional experience with AA/AS degree.
  • 4+ years of related professional experience with BA/BS degree
  • 3+ years of related professional experience with MA/MS degree.
  • All relevant experience should contain at least 3+ years of project
  • management/team leadership positions, preferably in Supply Chain,
  • Logistics or Engineering-related functions.
SKILLS:
  • Advanced interpersonal/communication skills as proven through business application.
  • Advanced project Management/Team Leadership experience (preferably in
  • Supply Chain, Engineering or Logistics functions)
  • Advanced technical/Engineering/Supply Chain experience.
  • Advanced MS-Office computer skills (Expert preferred).
  • Intermediate planning/Organization skills as proven through business application.
  • Intermediate German language skills preferred (written and oral; required for consideration for an international assignment).
PREFERRED SKILLS:
  • Certificate of German fluency (preferred)
  • Intermediate business/technical experience with knowledge of specific
  • functional area (preferred)
  • Intermediate knowledge of Group Systems such as TAIS, LTERM, SAP Logistics/
  • Procurement (preferred).
  • Basic knowledge of overall department and company mission (preferred).
  • Basic knowledge of PEP Launch Processes (preferred).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Examples are:   1) Transports materials or inspects building, equipment and other items; 2) operates computers or other office equipment’; and 3) sits or stands for prolonged periods of time.  Physical demands should be described in terms of what has to be done and not in terms of physical or mental attributes.) Identify the key physical demands required to perform the essential function(s) of the job and indicate whether the responsibility is performed occasionally (“O”), frequently (“F”), or constantly (“C”).   

Supports prototype vehicle builds in the manufacturing area ("F")
Sits or stands for prolonged periods of time ("C")
Operates computers or other office equipment ("F")
Travels locally or internationally ("O")
FLSA STATUS/ WORKING SCHEDULE:
  • Location: Spartanburg 95%, Some travel either locally or internationally may be required ( 5-20%)
  • Type: Full time
  • Start Date: ASAP
DISCLAIMER:
This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.
 

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Share

Apply for this position

Required*
Apply with Indeed
We've received your resume. Click here to update it.
Attach resume or Paste resume
Attach resume as .pdf, .doc, .docx, .odt, .txt, or .rtf (limit 5MB) or Paste resume

Paste your resume here or Attach resume file

To comply with government Equal Employment Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action reporting regulations, we are requesting (but NOT requiring) that you enter this personal data. This information will not be used in connection with any employment decisions, and will be used solely as permitted by state and federal law. Your voluntary cooperation would be appreciated. Learn more.
Invitation for Job Applicants to Self-Identify as a U.S. Veteran
  • A “disabled veteran” is one of the following:
    • a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or
    • a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
  • A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
  • An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
  • An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
Veteran status


Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305
OMB Control Number 1250-0005
Expires 04/30/2026
Why are you being asked to complete this form?

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.

How do you know if you have a disability?

A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
  • Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
  • Blind or low vision
  • Cancer (past or present)
  • Cardiovascular or heart disease
  • Celiac disease
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
  • Diabetes
  • Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
  • Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
  • Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
  • Intellectual or developmental disability
  • Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
  • Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
  • Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
  • Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
  • Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
  • Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
  • Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
  • Short stature (dwarfism)
  • Traumatic brain injury
Please check one of the boxes below:

PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.

You must enter your name and date
Human Check*