Project Coordinator

Kelly Services; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 34,440 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Project Coordinator in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to support new product development and cross-functional launches. The role focuses on coordinating cross-functional activities, maintaining product specs, and driving initiatives with strong initiative and follow-through.

The position offers exposure to product development, packaging improvements, and collaboration with operations and supply chain to meet market demands.

Qualifications

• Strong project coordination and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, marketing, and commercial teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Product Manager team in achieving annual NPI plans.
• Participate in development of annual NPI business plans.
• Ensure new products are launched successfully and communicated to the commercial team.
• Assist with NPI sales tracking and monthly reporting.
• Support Product Managers in developing innovative product solutions.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to align with end-user needs.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Cross-functional teamwork

Initiative

Job description

Project Coordinator

• Location: Chattanooga TN
• Contract - Temp to Perm hire
• Hourly pay range 25hr - 32hr (Depending on experience)
• Must work without the need for sponsorship

The Product Coordinator will support new product development, product and changes, and field launches. This role requires the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of cross‑functional partners, strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and solid project leadership with high initiative and follow‑through.

This position provides the opportunity to build a strong foundation in product development while leading projects cross‑functionally throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Product Manager team in achieving annual NPI (New Product Introduction) plans
• Participate in the development of annual NPI business plans
• Ensure new products are launched successfully and communicated effectively to the commercial team
• Assist with NPI sales tracking and monthly reporting
• Support Product Managers in developing innovative product solutions
• Collaborate with commercial teams to ensure solutions align with end‑user needs and market demands
• Assist in developing portfolio vision and product positioning through sales presentations, webinars, trade shows, and related activities
• Partner with Category Management teams to bring new products to market
• Coordinate activities between products and manufacturing plants to support new product development
• Work with Supply Chain and Operations teams to improve packaging and maintain current product specifications
• Champion project tasks across manufacturing plants to ensure successful execution
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process/product improvements
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain teams to ensure alignment of objectives
• Maintain product specifications across digital platforms and databases
• Coordinate and execute product photography needs
• Support competitor cross‑reference databases for competitive conversions and bids
• Support Amazon sales initiatives, including A+ content, storefronts, and imagery
• Maintain dashboards to track sales performance and key goals
• Build and maintain strong cross‑functional relationships
• Increase organizational understanding of customers, products, and the external marketplace
• Perform additional assignments as directed by Product Managers
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong project coordination and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong initiative and follow‑through
• Experience working cross‑functionally with operations, supply chain, marketing, and commercial teams preferred
• Interest in product development, sustainability, and manufacturing environments preferred

Benefits

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.