Data Coordinator

FastTek Global; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental

Vision

PTO Program

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

FastTek Global in Kentucky seeks a Data Coordinator to lead the Workplace Integration data efforts within a manufacturing and engineering environment. You will consolidate large datasets into actionable insights and drive visual management to support leadership decisions.

Collaborate with planning, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to track launch performance indicators, develop dashboards, and deliver executive-ready reports and scorecards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, Operations Management, Data Analytics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain vehicle launch timing plans, milestone schedules, and program tracking systems throughout the launch lifecycle.
• Develop, track, and report launch KPIs, KAIs, readiness metrics, and glide paths to monitor program performance and milestone achievement.
• Conduct milestone assessments and analyze program status to identify risks, gaps, schedule variances, and recovery opportunities.
• Collect, validate, analyze, and consolidate data from cross-functional teams to support informed decision-making and launch execution.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level reports, dashboards, scorecards, presentations, and visual management tools for leadership, program reviews, and steering committees.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, Operations Management, Data Analytics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Data visualization tools

Job description

Data Coordinator #1063519

Job Description:

Position Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly analytical Workplace Integration (WPI) Data Coordinator to lead and drive the Workplace Integration process within a dynamic manufacturing and engineering environment.

This role is ideal for a data-driven professional who excels at consolidating large datasets into clear, actionable insights and thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional setting. The Data Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring process discipline, stakeholder alignment, and effective visual management to support leadership decision-making.

The position will interact with Corporate Planning, Vehicle Process Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Production Operations, and Program Management teams to ensure launch performance indicators are accurately tracked, reported, and communicated to support successful program execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and maintain vehicle launch timing plans, milestone schedules, and program tracking systems throughout the launch lifecycle.
• Develop, track, and report launch KPIs, KAIs, readiness metrics, and glide paths to monitor program performance and milestone achievement.
• Conduct milestone assessments and analyze program status to identify risks, gaps, schedule variances, and recovery opportunities.
• Collect, validate, analyze, and consolidate data from cross-functional teams to support informed decision-making and launch execution.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level reports, dashboards, scorecards, presentations, and visual management tools for leadership, program reviews, and steering committees.
• Monitor launch timing, deliverables, action items, and Plan-versus-Actual performance to ensure alignment with program objectives related to timing, quality, cost, and throughput.
• Maintain centralized launch databases, reporting systems, and program documentation while ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across all tracking tools.
• Lead and administer WPI processes, including managing the WPI room, coordinating reviews and meetings, maintaining the MCE application, and driving stakeholder accountability.
• Develop and implement reporting automation, process improvements, and Lean-based continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, visibility, and workflow effectiveness.
• Support pilot builds, launch events, production readiness activities, resource planning, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful program launches.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, Operations Management, Data Analytics, or a related field
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting/data visualization tools, including experience developing dashboards, analyzing data, and preparing executive-level presentations and reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively present information and influence stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing
• Basic understanding of manufacturing operations, launch management processes, and production readiness requirements.
• Experience supporting automotive launches, production startup activities, and launch readiness reviews in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to summarize complex information for leadership.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and a data-driven approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.

Additional Info:

At FastTek Global,

Our Purpose

is

Our People and Our Planet

We come to work each day and are reminded we are

helping people find their success stories

. Also,

Doing the right thing is our mantra

We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.

We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for

24 years

!

FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused.

We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest.

. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.

Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.

FastTek Global was named one of

Top Work Places

in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in

2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!

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