Manufacturing Project Coordinator – Marietta, OH

Socket.dev; Marietta (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Manufacturing Project Coordinator in Marietta, OH to manage customer orders through manufacturing and shipping. You will support CTO and quick-ship programs, working with production, supply chain, engineering, quality, and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery and accurate data.

You will monitor progress, maintain order information in ERP and project tracking tools, and provide customers with regular updates while identifying risks early to keep projects on schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and multi-tasking ability.
• Experience with ERP systems and project tracking tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Follow CTO and quick-ship orders from entry to shipment and closeout.
• Review sales orders for configurations and requirements completeness.
• Monitor milestones like material availability, production progress, testing, and shipment.
• Keep order and project data current in ERP and project management systems.
• Communicate order status with production, supply chain, quality and shipping teams.
• Provide customers with timely updates and delivery schedule changes.
• Identify at-risk orders early to minimize delays and issues.
• Coordinate shipping activities, required docs, and logistics.
• Prepare project status updates for internal teams and customers.
• Assist with improvements to tracking and scheduling processes.
• Resolve order-related issues and ensure follow-through to completion.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering Technology, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

Project tracking tools

MS Office / Excel

Job description

Manufacturing Project Coordinator – Marietta, OH

Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Location: Marietta, OH

Position Overview

We are looking for a Manufacturing Project Coordinator to help manage customer orders through the manufacturing and shipping process. This position supports high-volume configure-to-order (CTO) and quick-ship programs and works closely with production, supply chain, engineering, quality, and logistics teams.

The coordinator will monitor order progress, maintain accurate information, identify potential delays, and help keep projects moving according to schedule.

What You’ll Do

• Follow CTO and quick-ship orders from initial entry through shipment and final closeout.
• Review sales orders to confirm configurations, requirements, and other information are complete and accurate.
• Monitor key milestones such as material availability, production progress, testing, and shipment.
• Keep order and project information current in ERP and project management systems.
• Communicate regularly with production, supply chain, quality, and shipping teams regarding order status.
• Provide customers with timely updates and communicate changes to expected delivery schedules.
• Identify orders at risk of delay and escrow issues early to minimize delivery impacts.
• Coordinate shipping activities, required documentation, logistics, and customer-specific requirements.
• Prepare project status updates and reports for internal teams and customers.
• Assist with improvements to order tracking, scheduling, and project coordination processes.
• Help resolve order‑related issues and ensure appropriate follow‑through through completion.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in project coordination, order management, customer service, inside sales support, or operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working with ERP systems and project tracking tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate data.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and reliable follow‑through.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in electrical, industrial, or electromechanical manufacturing.
• Familiarity with configure-to-order (CTO) or make-to-order manufacturing.
• Exposure to power distribution products or industrial equipment.
• Experience coordinating manufactured‑product shipments and logistics.
• CAPM certification or interest in pursuing a project management certification.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Support for professional certifications
• Collaborative, fast-paced work environment

Career OpportunityThis is an opportunity to build a long-term career in project management and manufacturing operations while gaining experience across production, supply chain, engineering, quality, and logistics.