Project Coordinator - Manufacturing

SUMMARY:
My client, a successful manufacturing company based in the Northern Suburbs is seeking to employ a Project Coordinator to join their team. You will be responsible for compiling the planning of projects, monitoring the progress of projects, and overseeing that projects runs smoothly.

POSITION INFO:

Responsibilities:

Operational:

• Assisting and supporting the Head of Manufacturing.
• Identify start and end dates for project activities and tasks.
• Define who has authority over the schedule.
• Create the schedule plan for your project.
• Determine duration of activities and tasks.
• Designing and controlling the project schedule.
• Preparing presentations to update senior management on the project’s progress.
• Delegating tasks to team members.
• Tracking and communicating project risks and opportunities.
• Looking for ways to increase the project’s profitability and reduce expenses where possible.
• Ensuring deadlines are met.

Control:

-          Bending:

• Ensure that material is bend in the right way e.g.  V-shape, U-shape, or channel shape.
• Ensure that machines are used accordingly and accurately.

-          Laser:

• Ensure that all Laser cuttings are done accurately.
• Ensure that measurements are correct.

-          Welding:

• Ensure that products are welded accordingly.
• Ensure that there are no defaults.

-          Assembly:

• Ensure that products are assembled accurately.
• Ensure that there are no defaults or errors.

Cost Management:

-          Plan for Inflation: 

• This needs to be taken into account by allowing for a range of costs.

-          Account for Natural Disasters or Potential Events: 

• Ensure  room in your budget for a weather event, personal issue or some other unknown factor that will delay the project.

-          Other Unexpected Costs: 

• Ensure room for legal issues, penalties associated with the project or unexpected labor costs.

-          Track in Real-Time: 

• Having software to monitor the budget as you execute the project is key for managing costs.

-          Respond Promptly: 

• If a  discrepancy in your project cost is detected you must act immediately.

-          Size Accordingly: 

• All projects cost must be set out, big or small.

Process:

-          Initiating:

• The goal for this phase is to define the project.

-          Planning:

• This phase includes developing a roadmap for everyone to follow.

-          Executing & Monitoring:

• In this stage, the project team is built, and deliverables are created. Project managers will monitor and measure project performance to ensure it stays on track.

-          Closing:

The project is completed, a postmortem is held, and the project is transferred to another team who will maintain it.

Administration:

• Providing administrative support.
• Update client on progress of projects.
• Organising project team meetings and recording minutes.
• Liaising with clients to determine the project’s objectives.
• Keep the project calendar up to date.
• Build Project Calendar.

Requirements:

• Matric
• Relevant Tertiary Qualification
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar position
• Experience as a Project Coordinator or similar position
• Experience in the Manufacturing and or Engineering sector
• Bilingual (Afrikaans and English)
• Computer Literate

• Driver’s license

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