Scope: This position coordinates and tracks all company customer related projects (existing or new), including creation and review of customer quotes, verification of ability to manufacture, preparation for first production, dissemination of special instructions for all new products and tracking of internal preparedness for customer launch success. This position will act as the direct line of communication regarding new products with customer, internally track progress and risk in the form of New Project reports to maintain a high level of product recognition and communication between departments. Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities: Establishes and maintains proper naming of Finished and Semi Finished Goods Material Masters. Provides input of Material Masters and Bills of Materials. Set up Material Masters in SAP. Set up Bills of Materials in SAP. Updates the project tracking tools utilized by the company to maintain an internal notification system on all new project updates. Works with customer to determine best business decisions regarding new project manufacturing, packaging and finished good production. Maintains and distributes a weekly update report to all departments of current status on all new projects. Schedules and assists department manager with new projects update meetings providing an opportunity for discussion of any challenges facing upcoming projects. Works with R&D to track all first production batches to ensure the timely and successful completion of set goals. Works with Planning/Scheduling to monitor and ensure timely completion of launch purchase orders, including reviewing the materials are on order, arriving in a timely fashion and production has been added to the internal schedule. Provides internal support to all departments to facilitate communicating challenges and departmental needs to the customer on a timely basis. Answers customer inquiries about material arrival, planned production, first shipments, etc. Makes certain that operations has all appropriate customer approvals and are cleared for first production. Reviews production schedule to maintain awareness of first production schedules. Maintains internal calendar tracking upcoming launches, customer visits and first productions. Oversees receipt of all standards, follows up with customer or vendor as appropriate and communicates internally as needed. Reviews that all first production samples are pulled for new projects, all samples are sent out to the customer timely and that all releases for production have been properly obtained. Works to complete all new item set ups. Other duties as assigned Education & Experience: High school diploma/GED; BA/BS preferred. Two (2) or more years of training/experience in project coordination in a manufacturing environment, preferred. SAP Experienced, desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Problem solving and analytical skills Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office) Good understanding of FDA Good Manufacturing Practices Regulations (GMP’s) and OSHA safety requirements. Self-starter with strong work ethic. Strong communication (both written and oral), interpersonal, team building and organizational skills. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and manage time efficiently and effectively. Minimum Requirements: Must be 18 years or older. Able to work overtime & weekends as required. Wear hairnet, safety glasses, long pants, steel toe shoes/boots and any other uniform standards. Read, comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions. Sit, bend, stoop, climb, and stand for long periods of time in one place. Lift items up to 50lbs kdc/one is an equal opportunity employer.