Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator – Automotive (Detroit area)

Mankiewicz Coatings is seeking a Project Coordinator to assist with acquisition and project support in the automotive business within the North American market.

• Independent handling of customer and acquisition projects.
• Assisting Sales Director with special projects.
• Product Support Coordination.
• Color match coordination with distributors and end users.
• Supply chain and customer forecast review.
• Quotations and price program review and support.
• Literature package mailing and customer inquiry follow‑up.
• Maintaining project lists and sending reminders, action requirements and status updates.
• Preparation, documentation and follow‑up of customer visits, sales meetings and technical training programs.
• General support and communication management with distributors and sales managers.
• Complaint management and follow‑up regionally.
• Collection of and follow‑up with sales reports, itineraries and action items thereof.
• Maintaining customer database including reference list.
• Maintaining color sample database and literature inventory.
• Support with trade show preparation and materials handling.
• Securing of outstanding invoices.
• Application of internal EDP systems to guide projects and sales managers, and for statistics.
• Ensuring all necessary information and technical details are communicated properly.
• Ensuring reporting processes as per defined contents and time lines.
• Maintaining compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Flexibility to perform duties outside the listed responsibilities to meet the mission and goals of Mankiewicz Coatings.

• High school diploma or GED required;
  Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in the paint or manufacturing industry preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Experience with SAP software preferred.
• Excellent computer proficiency (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, maintain a positive attitude and provide exemplary customer service.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including to countries and customers that may require proof of vaccination.
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments within the parameters of instructions, prescribed routines and standard accepted practices.

• Ability to safely perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA and other standards.
• Requires frequent walking, standing, heavy lifting and carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling and reaching.
• Exposure to fumes and hazardous chemicals.
• Requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on the telephone.