Project Support Specialist - Temporary

Morgan Advanced Materials • St. Marys, PA

6h

About The Position

At Morgan Advanced Materials, our rich history and dedication to innovation define who we are. Since our establishment in the UK in 1856, we have expanded globally, now operating across 70 sites in 18 countries. Our goal is to create a more sustainable world and enhance quality of life. We actively pursue this purpose through the development and production of advanced materials. Within our business unit, we specialize in innovating cutting-edge carbon, graphite, and carbide products that deliver outstanding performance. We use our expertise to tackle complex challenges across many diverse industries to provide effective solutions for our valued customers. Our products are shaping a better future; from enabling electric cars to charge faster and drive longer distances to maximizing the operational efficiency of wind turbines. We are proud to help generate power for billions of people, deliver water to drought-stricken regions, improve the efficiency of industrial pumps, and protect lives both on the land and in the air. Key Figures: Revenue £1,100.7m (2024), ~8,000 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Production Support Specialist to support our Production and Planning Teams. This temporary role is ideal for someone with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, excellent critical thinking skills, and a proactive attitude. The successful candidate will play a key role in streamlining administrative processes, supporting operational initiatives, and contributing to a dynamic team environment. This is a temporary position funded through July 2026, with potential extension through December 2026.

Requirements

• Proven experience in an administrative or operations support role.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of initiative and ability to work independently.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Citizen of the United States, or
• Permanent resident alien of the United States, or
• Protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) as defined by 22CFR120.15

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing or multi-site operations environment.
• Familiarity with SharePoint, Teams, and other collaboration tools.
• A positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Operations Team, including data entry, document preparation, and scheduling.
• Create and maintain spreadsheets, presentations, and reports using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Assist with tracking and organizing operational metrics and project documentation.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and take meeting minutes as needed.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute ideas to enhance efficiency.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees