Project Coordinator

Safariland; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employer paid life insurance and AD&D

Employer paid disability

Wellness program

Adoption assistance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Work life balance

PTO, sick leave and paid holidays

Job summary

Safariland in Carlsbad, NM seeks a Project & Materials Coordinator to oversee project coordination, procurement support, material control, and logistics for customer contracts. You'll manage delivery scheduling, documentation, and communications with customers, while handling MTE programs and equipment maintenance coordination.

As the forklift and crane trainer, you will support production via accurate material issuance and tracking, coordinate inbound/outbound shipments, and work closely with

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in procurement, material control and receiving activities.
• Experience in manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for the MgO Contract including delivery scheduling and customer communications.
• M&TE coordination: create purchase requisitions, maintain M&TE database, control all M&TE.
• Review purchase orders for technical and quality compliance before vendors.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments across sites.
• Receive, identify and control all materials and parts for EPD.
• Issue material to shop floor via traveler and track usage.
• Serve as Forklift and Crane Trainer for EPD.
• Coordinate all shop floor supplies and tooling.
• Oversee preventive maintenance for shop equipment (air compressor, forklifts, etc.).
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Procurement

Material control

Receiving

Logistics coordination

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

TOGETHER, WE SAVE LIVES

Job Title

Project Coordinator

Name

[CANDIDATE]

Department/Group

Admin Support

Reports To

VP/GM of EPD

Location

Carlsbad, NM

Percent Travel Required

Up to 10%

Salary/Hourly

Salary

Position Type

Exempt

Position Summary

The Project & Materials Coordinator is a critical operational role responsible for overseeing project coordination, procurement support, material control, logistics, and equipment management activities. This position leads administrative and logistical support for customer contracts, including scheduling deliveries, managing documentation packages, and serving as a key point of contact for customer communications. The role also manages measurement and test equipment (M&TE) programs, performs quality and technical reviews of purchase orders, coordinates inbound and outbound shipments, maintains inventory control, and supports production activities through accurate material issuance and tracking. Additionally, the position serves as the designated forklift and crane trainer, coordinates facility and shop supplies, and works closely with vendors to ensure preventive maintenance of company equipment and assets. The ideal candidate brings experience in procurement, receiving, material control, and industrial equipment operations, with knowledge of customer contract requirements and compliance obligations preferred.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions

• Lead project managements for the MgO Contract, including scheduling truck deliveries to the WIPP site, managing data packages, and coordinating customer communications.
• M&TE Coordinator, responsible for generating purchase requisitions for calibration, maintaining the M&TE database, and controlling all M&TE.
• Performing technical and quality reviews of all purchase orders before they are issued to vendors.
• Coordinating all inbound and outbound shipments.
• Receiving, identifying, and controlling all materials and parts for EPD.
• Issuing material and parts to the shop floor (via traveler).
• Serving as the Forklift and Crane Trainer for EPD.
• Coordinating all shop floor supplies.
• Working with vendors to coordinate preventive maintenance for the shop air compressor, forklifts, skid steer, man lifts, and other equipment.
• All other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent education
• Manufacturing experience
• 2 years’ experience with procurement, material control and receiving activities.
• 4 years’ experience with running cranes and forklifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience working with Customer contracts and understanding the compliance requirements.

Alpha Safety provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties request by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Why work at Safariland?

At Safariland our colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry and we are seeking new team members who exhibit the diverse competencies that will drive The Safariland Group to even greater success while maintaining our culture of being a great place to work. We believe innovation drives winning performance and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best in every aspect of our business. We cultivate a work culture driven by our 4 core values; integrity, curiosity, excellence and empowerment and we want associates to be involved in their work and communities so they can achieve their highest level of wellbeing. That is why Safariland offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security for eligible employees and their families.

Eligible Employees Are Offered

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer paid life insurance and AD&D
• Employer paid disability
• Wellness program
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Work life balance
• Paid time off (PTO), sick leave and paid holidays throughout the calendar year (consistent with relevant state law and company policies)

The Safariland Group believes in the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative actions. We pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.

For those applicants with disabilities, if you require reasonable accommodation in searching for a job opening or submitting an application, please contact us by calling 888-469-6455.

All employment decisions are solely based on the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position.