Project Coordinator Intern en undefined

Pay range: Based on experience.  $18 - $20 Hourly

GFS Chemicals is a family owned and operated business in Columbus, Ohio, serving customers worldwide since 1928. You will be joining an established, close knit family organization that has been proudly dedicated to quality, service, and innovation in the specialty chemicals market. GFS offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes a generous 401k, profit sharing plan, paid time off, 2:1 HSA match, company paid life insurance, medical, vision, dental, and much more.  

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We are currently seeking a new Project Coordinator Intern to join our GFS Chemicals team at our West Columbus, Ohio manufacturing facility. This position is on-site, at our 800 Kaderly Dr. location, with flexible daytime hours with a goal of working 20+ hours per week. 

Essential Responsibilities:

This position will be responsible for assisting with coordinating, and managing projects, associating new products and their production processes within the manufacturing facilities leading to their timely completion/implementation.

Daily activities: 

• Assist in managing the project portfolio for implementing new products, kits, packaging, processes, and labeling initiatives with specific focus on:
  • New product development in response to sales/customer demand.
  • Enhancing current products’ packaging to improve presentation, performance and/or costs.
  • Creating and/or modifying packing, packaging and “kitting” activities/specifics.
  • Continuously provide feedback to rationalize product packaging lines.
  • Monitor customer issue tracking, freight reports, warehouse accidents and product quality/longevity issues related to product packaging failures and weaknesses.
  • Help with label design activities - from customer supplied drawings or specifications.
  • Manage OEM label design and programming for new products as applicable.
• Help project coordinator with projects where new manufacturing techniques are involved by coordinating activities among multiple functional groups including but not limited to, purchasing, planning, manufacturing, quality, and engineering.
• Provide technical assistance to customers, prospects, and internal staff (especially for sales, production, and quality control teams).
• Assist with justification analyses for new/improved packaging, products, and equipment where capital expenses are required.
• Work with marketing, operations, EH&S, purchasing, quality control, retail sales, and division managers, to achieve division and corporate objectives.
• Provide general technical support for various product lines with respect to packaging.
• Take direction from and/or collaborate with Business Development leader, Product Managers and RAC General Manager on priorities, timetables, and expectations.

Requirements:

• Pursuing a BS degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Packaging/Industrial Engineering from an accredited university, preferred.
• High degree of organization, accuracy, and exceptional attention to detail.

• Effectively manage and execute numerous projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Strong MS Office application skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Project management software such as MS Project or others is a plus.
• Proficient with the English language (ability to read, write, and speak English fluently).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels internally and externally, both in writing and verbally.
• Previous experience with new product launch/development.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma.
• Previous product packaging experience in an industrial chemical environment.
• Experience and/or can understand chemical/materials reactivity/incompatibility.
• Experience with bottle/closure systems, boxes, ampoules, sachets, and drums are a plus.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Understands the sections of chemicals’ SDS
• Most importantly, you help create and maintain a positive, productive, and safe work environment!

Additional Qualifications:

The company will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this position. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.

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