FOX Innovation & Technologies · 17 hours ago
Project Assistant
La Porte, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expFox Innovation & Technologies Inc. is a global leader in turbomachinery engineering and manufacturing. The Project Assistant is responsible for coordinating and tracking the flow of manufactured and purchased parts to ensure adherence to project schedules in a manufacturing environment.
IndustrialMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingProductivity Tools
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and update detailed production and procurement schedules aligned with project milestones
Track the status of manufactured parts through internal work centers to ensure on-time completion
Monitor purchased parts from purchase order release through delivery, expediting as needed
Proactively identify schedule risks, material shortages, and bottlenecks; recommend and implement corrective actions
Communicate regularly with internal teams (production, planning, purchasing, engineering, quality) to align priorities
Interface with suppliers to confirm lead times, delivery dates, and expedite critical components
Maintain accurate schedule and status information within ERP/MRP systems and tracking tools
Support project managers by providing clear visibility into part readiness and schedule impacts
Participate in daily/weekly production and project review meetings
Generate and distribute schedule performance reports, including on-time delivery metrics and risk summaries
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
2+ years of experience in scheduling, expediting, production control, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and purchased-part supply chains
Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Odoo, NetSuite, etc.)
Excellent organizational and time-management skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills and confidence working cross-functionally and with suppliers
Experience supporting engineered-to-order or project-based manufacturing
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles
Advanced Excel or data analysis skills
APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP)
Company
FOX Innovation & Technologies
FOX Innovation & Technologies is the premier global service and technology partner with a clear focus on carbon footprint reduction, energy security, and value creation.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-08-23Acquired
Leadership Team
Paul DeWeese
Chief Executive Officer
Ryan Canter
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
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