Operations Project Coordinator – Manufacturing

Koch; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Molex in Naperville, IL is seeking a Project Coordinator to bridge production floor activities with front-office planning. You will help launch, schedule, and move projects efficiently from planning through execution, coordinating across planning, engineering, quality, production, and procurement to improve visibility and momentum.

You will join a collaborative operations team delivering optical connectivity solutions through operational excellence, continuous improvement, and entrepreneurship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in a manufacturing, production, or operations environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow projects through completion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Project coordination and execution across multiple functional areas to accelerate milestones.
• Monitor and track NPI project status, identify blockers, and drive timely decisions.
• Coordinate activities to achieve project milestones and commitments.
• Maintain project status reports, action logs, and tracking tools for visibility.
• Initiate and facilitate regular project and operational status meetings.
• Support leadership with project tracking, data collection, and progress reporting.
• Communicate status, risks, delays, and priority changes clearly and timely.
• Escalate issues to ensure timely resolution and develop visual management tools.
• Support standardized reporting and communication processes across operations.
• Support 5S and workplace organization initiatives.
• Participate in continuous improvement focused on quality, delivery, and safety.
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Assist in implementing and sustaining operational best practices.
• Coordinate project-related documentation for accuracy and accessibility.
• Assist SMEs in documenting best practices and process documentation.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Education

Associate's degree or technical certification

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Molex in Naperville, IL is seeking a Project Coordinator to bridge production floor activities with front-office planning. You will help launch, schedule, and move projects efficiently from planning through execution, coordinating across planning, engineering, quality, production, and procurement to improve visibility and momentum.

You will join a collaborative operations team delivering optical connectivity solutions through operational excellence, continuous improvement, and entrepreneurship.