Assistant Project Coordinator

Kett Engineering is seeking an Assistant Project Coordinator to assist our Program Manager on various vehicle testing programs in Burton, MIJob Summary and General Purpose of Position:Under the direction of the program manager, handles program wide administrative duties. Acts as a key link in a dynamic environment while balancing company and customer objectives.Essential Functions:Maintain program documentation and data pointsCoordinate new employee on-boarding, various ongoing, and trainingsSubmit weekly employee time reportingMonitor compliance with customer business systemsPublish weekly employee work scheduleCoordinate with external teams to ensure employee successBe a safety champion and leader within the Driver GroupPerform various additional administrative duties as required.Must be self-motivated, organized and accurate.At least 1 year of managing a small team of people or similar coordination workWillingness to work under challenging circumstances and time constraints, with the ability to prioritize tasks based on importance and availability.Communication skills, verbal and written, are a priority.Requires patience and ability to train and give instructions to a wide variety of people on a daily basis.Ability to maintain confidentiality is critical.Fluency in Microsoft Office 365 and electronic communication/collaboration tools is a must.Schedule/task driver/operators to meet client needs for daily testingInteract with clients scheduling software and technicians to ensure appropriate personnel are scheduled and meet testing requirements based on skill/experience levelEnsure all drivers/operators can perform at levels needed for testing, both structured and unstructuredWork with client personnel to develop new testing scenarios and layoutsCoordinate and fleet maintenance to ensure client owned vehicles remain in good working orderInteract with client to enhance and maintain positive working relationships within the organization; both on and off siteProvide Program Manager with feedback on employee performance to meet client expectationsWork with Program Manager to ensure staffing levels are adequate to meet needs; including forward planning based on limited informationEnsure all safety and procedures are followed through testing and daily activities