Food Manufacturing Project Coordinator: Delivery & Quality

Accurate Personnel; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Accurate Personnel is seeking a Project Coordinator to support client projects in a manufacturing environment. You will manage client communication, coordinate internal teams, and ensure projects stay on schedule, within scope, and within budget. Strong organization and multitasking skills are essential.

This role also supports food safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include coordinating timelines, resources, documentation, and status reporting, while acting as the

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• College degree or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of ERP planning/purchasing; SAP/Navision a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; able to manage multiple priorities.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Client Communication: Act as the main point of contact, ensuring clarity on goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Project Coordination: Support project planning, scheduling, and execution from start to finish.
• Timeline Tracking: Monitor milestones and ensure timely delivery.
• Resource Coordination: Align personnel, materials, and tools with project needs.
• Status Reporting: Provide regular updates and address changes or concerns.
• Issue Resolution: Identify and resolve project challenges.
• Documentation: Maintain contracts, notes, plans, and timelines.
• Recall Leadership: Serve as recall lead and support Quality Manager.
• Inventory Oversight: Maintain proper inventory levels within the warehouses.

Skills

Planning experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent and collaborative

Education

College degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP planning/purchasing

SAP/Navision

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Accurate Personnel is seeking a Project Coordinator to support client projects in a manufacturing environment. You will manage client communication, coordinate internal teams, and ensure projects stay on schedule, within scope, and within budget. Strong organization and multitasking skills are essential.

This role also supports food safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include coordinating timelines, resources, documentation, and status reporting, while acting as the