Project Coordinator

Griffin Industries, Inc; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness Incentive Program

401(k) Plan & Profit Sharing

Annual Profitability Bonus Eligibility

Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Overtime

Job summary

Griffin Industries, Inc is seeking an energetic, entry-level Project Coordinator to support our operations. This role tracks job timelines, updates ERP status, and coordinates job-folder workflow between engineering and production teams, ensuring continuity from foundry tool design through final machined castings.

The position emphasizes foundational support with opportunities to learn manufacturing processes in a fast-paced environment and to interact with customers and vendors as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Associate Degree required.
• Ability to read blueprints and basic GD&T is a plus but not required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• ERP Status & Tracking: Assist in entering data, updating job status, and tracking project timelines within the company ERP system under team guidance.
• Job Folder & Document Flow: Organize, route, and coordinate physical and digital job folders between engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Meeting Support: Attend daily production meetings, job kick-off meetings, and weekly WIP reviews to take notes and record action items.
• Customer & Vendor Communication: Assist senior managers with sending status updates to customers and following up with vendors on order status.
• Project Scope Documentation: Learn to document job updates, customer changes, and scope revisions alongside senior team members.
• Timekeeping & Compliance: Accurately record all working hours daily in the timekeeping system; submit overtime requests for manager pre-approval.
• Travel: Travel occasionally as needed for customer or vendor visits (approximately 10% under senior supervision).

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or Associate Degree

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering/Operations/Industrial Tech (a plus)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

ERP systems (basics)

GD&T (basic reading)

Job description

Description

Griffin Industries is seeking an energetic, entry-level Project Coordinator to support our operations. Griffin Industries specializes in full-service prototype and low-lot machined casting solutions.

The Junior Project Manager tracks job timelines, updates ERP status, and coordinates job-folder workflow between engineering and production teams. This role acts as a foundational support within our operations, ensuring project continuity from foundry tool design through final machined castings.

Key Responsibilities

• ERP Status & Tracking: Assist in entering data, updating job status, and tracking project timelines within the company ERP system under team guidance.
• Job Folder & Document Flow: Organize, route, and coordinate physical and digital job folders between engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Meeting Support: Attend daily production meetings, job kick-off meetings, and weekly WIP (Work-In-Progress) reviews to take notes and record action items.
• Customer & Vendor Communication: Assist senior managers with sending status updates to customers and following up with vendors on order status.
• Project Scope Documentation: Learn to document job updates, customer changes, and scope revisions alongside senior team members.
• Timekeeping & Compliance: Accurately record all working hours daily in the timekeeping system; submit overtime requests for manager pre-approval.
• Travel: Travel occasionally as needed for customer or vendor visits (approximately 10% under senior supervision).

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Education & Background: High School Diploma or Associate Degree required; Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or Industrial Tech is a plus (no prior PM experience required).
• Technical Skills:
• Fundamental computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Willingness to learn how to read blueprints and basic Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Familiarity with ERP systems, CNC machining, or foundry concepts is helpful but not required.
• Key Attributes:
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn manufacturing processes in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits Package

Griffin Industries offers a comprehensive starter compensation and benefits package, including:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness Incentive Program
• 401(k) Plan & Profit Sharing
• Annual Profitability Bonus Eligibility
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Overtime (1.5x hourly rate)