Project Coordinator

Company Description

Together with 6,900 colleagues worldwide, we are the strategic lifecycle partner for the pharmaceutical, biotech, and food industries. With seamless processes, innovative technologies, and sustainable solutions, we help our customers achieve their goals. For example, we ensure that vaccines are safely filled and that tablets can fully release their active ingredients. Your favorite chocolate and snacks are also sustainably packaged with our help.

Syntegon Packaging Technology, LLC based in New Richmond, Wisconsin is part of the Syntegon Group. We provide innovative, seamless, high-tech packaging solutions for the food industry. The location specializes in a range of packaging equipment solutions - like horizontal flow wrappers, bag closing and sealers, and robotic pick-place-machines. The city of New Richmond is known as "The City Beautiful". It is an easy and quick commute in both directions from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro area and a short distance from Eau Claire, WI.

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Job Description

The ideal candidate for this role, is a high-energy organizer and communicator who thrives on keeping complex projects moving. You are able to balance administrative precision with the ability to see the bigger picture.

Key responsibilities

• Identify high-level constraints that drive project milestones to populate and maintain dates in project tracker.
• Responsibility for projects includes monitoring scope, schedules, and budgets, and motivating and challenging team members to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Maintain a complete and accurate record of the project history.  Review all potential cost increases and / or schedule changes with management (and customers as needed) throughout project execution.
• Assist Project Managers in tracking project financials and third-party equipment purchase orders and deliveries.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a minimum of an Associate degree from an accredited university OR have a minimum of 3 years of experience working in a project planning or scheduling capacity within a Manufacturing environment
• Must have 3 years of experience using an ERP system to look up financial data (e.g., material costs, labor hours, invoice status), , materials back orders for forecasting, and enter change orders
• Must have 3 years of experience developing schedules and coordinating resources. 
• Must have 3 years of experience working cross-functionally to gather and interpret information for high-level project capacity planning and forecasting ship dates for incoming sales orders

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors' degree in Business or Technology is preferred
• SAP experience is preferred
• Familiar with design-build and/or engineer to order (ETO) environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Office 365) including MS Project

Additional Information

The anticipated starting salary for this position is $70,000.

Compensation for roles at Syntegon varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. Total rewards at Syntegon include salary bonus (if applicable) benefits.

We Care about your Well-Being

At Syntegon, the welfare of our employees is a top priority.

That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and personal growth from day one, including:

• Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription plans starting from your first day.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a generous company match to help you plan for the future.
• Financial Protection: Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, plus Life Insurance for your peace of mind.
• Career Growth: Education Assistance Program to support your continued learning and development.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off to recharge and enjoy your personal time.
• Support When You Need It: Access to our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling and resources.

Join Syntegon and enjoy benefits that help you thrive both at work and beyond.

Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) initiatives:

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.
We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.