Project Coordinator

The Royal Group; Cumberland (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

The Royal Group in Cumberland, RI is seeking a Project Coordinator to support Project Managers and Operations leadership in day-to-day operations and project execution.

You will maintain project tracking, manage logistics and vendor activities, and ensure workflow visibility across multiple projects while coordinating cross-functional teams and office operations. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in business administration, Operations Management, Project Management, or a related field preferred but not required.
• 2+ years of experience in operations coordination, project coordination, logistics, or administrative support.
• Experience with ERP systems and purchasing is a plus.
• Experience in manufacturing, retail displays, packaging, fulfillment, or related industries is a plus.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to Project Managers and Operations leadership to ensure efficient project execution and day-to-day operations.
• Monitor shipment status and communicate delivery updates and resolution plans to internal stakeholders.
• Create, process, and manage purchase orders and assist with vendor communications.
• Maintain project tracking systems, operational documentation, workflow records, and related reporting tools.
• Coordinate prototype shipments, testing schedules, logistics, and associated documentation.
• Support workflow visibility initiatives through reporting and process monitoring activities.
• Assist in preparing for customer visits, meetings, and office operational readiness.
• Coordinate courier, shipping, and logistics activities to support projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, communication, procedures, and workflow consistency.
• Support office operations, facilities coordination, and vendor relationships.

Skills

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Organization

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree related field

Tools

ERP systems

Workflow tracking systems

Job description

The Royal Group, an affiliate of Schwarz Partners, is currently seeking an Project Coordinator to support our Cumberland, RI., facility. The Project Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative and operational support to Project Managers and Operations leadership to ensure efficient project execution and day-to-day business operations. This role is responsible for maintaining project tracking systems, supporting operational processes and documentation, coordinating logistics and vendor activities, and ensuring workflow visibility across multiple projects. The Operation Coordinator serves as a key liaison between internal teams, vendors, and service providers to help drive operational efficiency, communication, and project success.

The Royal Group’s mission is to provide value-added solutions to the most demanding customers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION:

• Provide administrative and operational support to the office staff, ensuring timely completion of project-related tasks and deliverables.
• Monitor shipment status and proactively communicate delivery updates and resolution plans to internal stakeholders.
• Create, process, and manage purchase orders while assisting with vendor communications and follow-up activities.
• Maintain project tracking systems, operational documentation, workflow records, and related reporting tools
• Coordinate prototype shipments, testing schedules, logistics, and associated documentation.
• Support workflow visibility initiatives through reporting, operational tracking systems, and process monitoring activities.
• Assist in preparing for customer visits, meetings, presentations, and overall office operational readiness.
• Coordinate courier, shipping, and logistics activities to support projects and operational requirements.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve operational efficiency, communication, procedures, and workflow consistency.
• Support office operations, facilities coordination, office supply management, and vendor relationships.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business administration, Operations Management, Project Management, or a related field preferred but not required. Experience is also a qualifier.
• 2+ years of experience in operations coordination, project coordination, logistics, or administrative support.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Experience with ERP systems, purchasing, logistics, project coordination, or operational support functions.
• Experience working in manufacturing, retail displays, packaging, fulfillment, or related industries.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Experience with ERP, project management, or workflow tracking systems preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

AS AN INDUSTRY LEADER, THE ROYAL GROUP OFFERS:

• Year-round employment for job stability.
• Opportunities for growth, training, and career advancement.
• Exceptional pay and great, affordable benefits (including life, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match and more!).
• A clean facility, featuring state-of-the‑art technology.
• A respectful, empowering, team‑oriented and employee‑friendly environment.
• The Royal Group truly values our employees as our greatest asset, and we strive to support both you and your family at work and in life.

If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking team with a family feel, culture of excellence, and customer-focused reliability, we want you to be part of our team!

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.