Management Associate

Jain International Trade Organisation - India; Indore District; On-site; INR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Jain International Trade Organisation - India in Indore is seeking a proactive Project Management Executive/ Trainee to support planning, coordination, and execution of cross-functional projects in manufacturing and FMCG.

This role suits fresh graduates or internship entrants eager to build a career in project management, collaborating with Production, Procurement, Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Sales, and packaging to ensure timely execution.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential for cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent organizational and coordination abilities to manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Office required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, tracking, and coordinating ongoing projects.
• Prepare and maintain project timelines, trackers, and status reports.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to collect project updates and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Schedule meetings, prepare MOM, and follow up on action items.
• Monitor project progress and escalate delays or risks to the manager.
• Support NPD, packaging development, and process improvement projects.
• Maintain project documentation, reports, and records.
• Analyze project data using MS Excel and create dashboards when needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth communication and execution.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement best practices.
• Perform additional project coordination activities as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Coordination abilities

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Office

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

Job Type: Full Time Permanent

Work Mode: Onsite

Experience: Entry Level

Travel Requirements:

Skills:

Position Overview

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Project Management Executive / Trainee to support the planning, coordination, and execution of cross-functional projects. This role is ideal for fresh graduates or candidates with internship experience who are eager to build a career in project management within the manufacturing and FMCG industry. The candidate will work closely with different departments such as Production, Procurement, Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Sales, and packaging to ensure timely execution of projects.

Required Skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and coordination abilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic understanding of project management principles.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Office.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Quick learner with a proactive attitude.
• Attention to detail and strong follow-up skills.
• Team player with a collaborative mindset.

Preferred Skills

• Internship exposure in manufacturing, FMCG, or project coordination.
• Knowledge of project management tools (MS Project, Trello, ClickUp, or similar) is an added advantage.
• Basic understanding of process improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, tracking, and coordinating ongoing projects.
• Prepare and maintain project timelines, trackers, and status reports.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to collect project updates and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Schedule meetings, prepare MOM (Minutes of Meeting), and follow up on action items.
• Monitor project progress and elevate delays or risks to the reporting manager.
• Support New Product Development (NPD), packaging development, and process improvement projects.
• Maintain project documentation, reports, and records.
• Analyze project data using MS Excel and prepare dashboards whenever required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth communication and execution.
• Assist in identifying process improvement opportunities and implementing best practices.
• Perform any additional project coordination activities assigned by the manager.