Data Coordinator

Data Coordinator

Our client, an Automotive company, is looking for a Data Coordinator for their Toledo, OH location. Responsibilities include interacting with various teams to ensure launch performance indicators are accurately tracked, reported, and communicated to support successful program execution. The position involves coordinating and maintaining vehicle launch timing plans, milestone schedules, and program tracking systems throughout the launch lifecycle. It also requires developing, tracking, and reporting launch KPIs, KAIs, readiness metrics, and glide paths to monitor program performance and milestone achievement.

The Data Coordinator will conduct milestone assessments and analyze program status to identify risks, gaps, schedule variances, and recovery opportunities. They will collect, validate, analyze, and consolidate data from cross-functional teams to support informed decision-making and launch execution. Additionally, they will prepare and deliver executive-level reports, dashboards, scorecards, presentations, and visual management tools for leadership, program reviews, and steering committees. The role also involves monitoring launch timing, deliverables, action items, and Plan-versus-Actual performance to ensure alignment with program objectives related to timing, quality, cost, and throughput.

The Data Coordinator will maintain centralized launch databases, reporting systems, and program documentation while ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across all tracking tools. They will lead and administer WPI processes, including managing the WPI room, coordinating reviews and meetings, maintaining the MCE application, and driving stakeholder accountability. The role also includes developing and implementing reporting automation, process improvements, and Lean-based continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, visibility, and workflow effectiveness. Finally, they will support pilot builds, launch events, production readiness activities, resource planning, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful program launches.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, Operations Management, Data Analytics, or a related field. The candidate should have strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail and data accuracy. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting/data visualization tools is necessary, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills. The role demands proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. Additionally, 2+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing, basic understanding of manufacturing operations, launch management processes, and production readiness requirements, experience supporting automotive launches, production startup activities, and launch readiness reviews in a manufacturing or engineering environment, strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles are required.

Why Should You Apply? Health Benefits, Referral Program, Excellent growth and advancement opportunities