Project Launch Coordinator

Kinsa Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Kinsa Group in Detroit, MI is seeking a Project Launch Coordinator to manage onboarding, commercialization, and launch of new production runs for a beverage company.

You will coordinate with sales, procurement, planning, quality, and operations; develop timelines; support trials and first production activities; relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, or business administration.
• Minimum 3 years’ project coordination or related experience.
• Experience in beverage/food manufacturing is a plus but not required.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Infor, Odoo).
• Strong PM and organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate new customer launches from concept to production.
• Develop and communicate project timelines and launch readiness.
• Lead cross-functional teams to meet launch objectives.
• Facilitate customer onboarding with required docs and approvals.
• Ensure timely procurement of ingredients and packaging.
• Support trials, validations, and first-production activities, managing risks.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Infor, Odoo)

Job description

ProjectLaunch Coordinator – Detroit, MI (On-Site)

About Our Client:

Our client is abeverage company operating multiple facilities across the U.S., including their newest location in Detroit, MI.As a Project Launch Coordinator, you will play a vital role in managing the onboarding, commercialization, and launch of new customer production runs.

What Our Client Offers You:

• Salary: $75,000 – $85,000
• Bonus Package: Up to 4%
• 401(k) withmatch (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 2%)
• Medical Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Relocation assistance available

What You’ll Do:

Your expertise will ensure seamless coordination between internal teams and clients, driving successful product launches from concept to production. This role is critical in maintaining operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

• Serve as the primary coordinator for new customer launches, product introductions, and commercialization projects.
• Develop and communicate project timelines, milestones, and launch readiness plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including sales, procurement, planning, quality, and operations to meet launch objectives.
• Facilitate customer onboarding, ensuring all documentation, specifications, and approvals are completed prior to production.
• Collaborate with procurement and suppliers to ensure timely availability of ingredients and packaging materials.
• Support product trials, validation runs, and first-production activities, proactively managing risks and issues.

Qualifications You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in project coordination, customer onboarding, or supply chain management.
• Experience in beverage, food manufacturing, co-packing, or CPG industries a plus, but not required.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Infor, or Odoo.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.