Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator at Focus People Project Coordinator at Focus People in Gainesville, Georgia Posted in 5 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Project Coordinator -

Order Operations Location:

Gainesville, GA (Onsite)

Pay:

$25-$28/hour

Job Type:

Full-Time | Non-Exempt (Overtime Eligible) About the Role We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Coordinator to manage and oversee customer orders as full-cycle projects from initiation through completion. This role goes beyond traditional order processing. You will be responsible for coordinating, tracking, and driving multiple active jobs simultaneously , ensuring timelines are met, information is complete, and communication flows effectively between internal teams and customers. At any given time, you may be managing 30-50 active projects , each at different stages, requiring strong prioritization, follow-up, and ownership. Key Responsibilities Own and manage 30-50 active customer projects/orders simultaneously Coordinate projects from order intake through production and completion Act as the primary point of contact between: Sales Operations/Plant Customers Track project progress and ensure all required information is received and accurate Proactively follow up on missing details, approvals, and changes Maintain detailed and organized records in internal systems and Excel Identify and resolve issues that may delay timelines or impact project success Communicate regular status updates to customers and internal stakeholders Manage order changes, revisions, and updates throughout the lifecycle Ensure deadlines are met and projects stay on track What Success Looks Like You can manage a high volume of moving projects without dropping details You take ownership of your work and follow through until completion You are proactive- you don't wait for problems, you anticipate them You maintain strong communication and keep everyone aligned

Qualifications Required:

2+ years of experience in: Project coordination, OR Order/project management, OR Operations/logistics coordination with ownership of workflows Proven ability to manage multiple projects or tasks simultaneously Strong organizational and time management skills High attention to detail and accuracy Strong communication skills (written and verbal) Proficiency in:

Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office Suite Preferred:

Experience in: Manufacturing Construction Logistics or production environments Experience with ERP or order management systems Experience coordinating between multiple departments (sales, operations, customers) Work Environment Onsite role in Gainesville, GA (not remote) Fast-paced, high-volume environment Managing multiple deadlines and competing priorities daily Collaborative team working across departments Benefits Competitive hourly pay ($25-$28/hour) 401(k) with company match Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off Life insurance Employee assistance program Who This Role Is NOT For Candidates looking for pure data entry or order processing roles Candidates who prefer low-volume or repetitive work without ownership Candidates without experience managing multiple workflows or projects at once Apply Today If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy managing multiple moving pieces while driving projects to completion, we encourage you to apply.