Project Coordinator

Job Summary The position is responsible for completing and supporting assigned projects including but not limited to overall project management including creating project charters, managing internal and external resources and communicating/coordinating progress of projects.
Physical / Mental Demands: · Evidence of strong managerial skills in a regulated environment.
· Strong organizational and analytical skills a must.
· Knowledge of MS tools a must.
· Excellent communication and presentation skills · Ability to prioritize work and multiple projects to meet deadlines and deliver excellent results.
· Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with team members and contract manufactures (domestic and international).
· Critical thinking/problem solving – ability to identify issues, make recommendations, and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.
· Leadership – ability to motivate and drive team to perform at their best.
Essential Functions: · Understand the package development of current and new products that will be produced · Create packaging specifications for the producing plant · Prepare and plan detailed specifications for production execution of orders · Maintain timelines for projects with sales and manufacturing teams · Provide customer with required updates on project status · Gather and detail daily production information and provide to customer on a timely basis · Manage the inventory of the client stored in our warehouse and reconcile with client on a regular basis · Work with shipping teams in both plants to adhere to shipping release schedules and EDI inputs · Develop strong relationship with logistic and sourcing personnel of client for comfort and peace of mind of their products handled thru Aphena Pharma Solutions · Ensure successful completion of new projects assigned · Develop and maintain overall project plans & schedules · Manage communications (verbal or written), both internally and externally, for effective project management and coordination for new products.
· Interact with internal team members and external personnel on matters requiring coordination between organizations and issue resolution.
· Identity risks project timing and proposing sound/effective solutions.
Qualifications: · Bachelor of Science is required or prerequisite experience · 3 years of experience in manufacturing, project management or planning.
· Prefer pharmaceutical packaging and cGMP/DEA regulated industry experience.
ERP system experience (QAD) · Experience in managing multiple projects involving Contract Manufacturers and adapt to changing priorities.
· PMP certification a plus.