Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager

Department: Management

Reports To: President & Chief Executive Officer

Prepared By: Human Resources Manager

Prepared Date: October 2024

Pay Range: $95,000-$115,000 Annual

SUMMARY

The purpose of this role and job function is to manage multiple key client projects of varying levels of complexity, and is responsible for planning and overseeing all aspects of projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget and scope.

The Project Manager is a self-starter, able to work independently, to work under pressure, to work cross‐functionally within the organization to accomplish objectives and is results oriented. Is driven to completion on schedule, is profit‐minded and dedicated. Displays exemplary ethics and business conduct and possesses outstanding interpersonal, organizational, time management, and follow up skills. Has exceptional and strong project management skills, with experience in a manufacturing environment. Plans and designates project resources, assign responsibilities, sets deadlines, manages relevant employees, monitors and summarizes progress of project and keeps management, including company executives informed throughout the entire project from beginning through close and post analysis. The Project Manager is responsible to prepare budgets for select projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following is a framework of the essential duties and responsibilities for this role. Basic duties are outlined here and are not limited to this outline. Duties and responsibilities may change according to business need and other duties may be assigned.

• Oversees the daily project(s) workflow to ensure timely delivery of a quality product in accordance with company policies and guidelines.

• Help plan and manage production shifts scheduling, including overtime as needed.
• Collaborate with management on production planning & schedules and priorities to meet production goals, and coordinating with the Supply Chain Planner.
• Is on the production shop floor to ensure resource allocation, including materials and labor, to optimize production.
• Is on the production shop floor to coordinate workflow between different production units and departments.
• Help troubleshoot and resolve production shop floor related issues and address any operational and/or workflow problems.
• Facilitates communication between production teams and management, including executives.
• Monitors performance of employees and collaborates with management to meet project expectations.
• Works with management to conduct performance assessment conversations and performance improvement.
• Establishes & monitors progress to meet Key Performance indicators (KPI’s).
• Participates in the recruitment and selection of employees, as requested.
• Establishes, reviews and collaborates with management to revise, work process and procedures relative to all project department functions.
• Reference and comprehend the essential Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Other managerial responsibilities and/or duties may be assigned according to business need.
• Must be able to work a consistent schedule

Project PlanningDetermine and define project scope and objectives. Meet with cognizant team members as needed to clarify specific requirements of each project.Develop and manage comprehensive and detailed project plans including project schedule and work plans, and set targets for milestones.Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation. Develop and maintain spreadsheets, diagrams and/or process maps as needed to document needs.Predict resources needed to reach objectives. Ensure resource availability and allocation.Perform risk management to minimize project risks.Identify and manage potential risks and liabilities of multiple projects.

Project ManagementMonitor and track project progress, and adjust schedules and targets as needed. Manage changes to the project scope, schedule and costs using appropriate verification techniques. Provide regular project updates to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress.Make effective decisions when presented with multiple options for progress with the project.Manage resources in an effective and efficient manner.Serve as a point of contact to ensure team actions remain in synergy.Motivate people involved in the project to complete tasks on time.Ensure that all projects are delivered on‐time, within scope and within budget.

Technical SkillsProven working experience in technical project management, coordinating with internal and external clients to achieve milestones.Knowledge of various project management methodologies (e.g., agile/scrum).

Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.

Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.

Ability to delegate effectively.

Time management skills.

Friendly and approachable.

Cost and risk management skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE : Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field from a four‐year accredited college or university and five years’ related project management experience in a relevant line of work with increasing responsibility; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, Projects in Controlled Environments (PRINCE2) Certification and/or Business Value-Oriented Principles (BVOP) Certification is a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS : Ability to read and interpret documents such as work instructions, computer data, and procedure manuals. Good written language skills are required, including the ability to write routine reports, procedures, and effective correspondence. The ability to speak effectively, and clearly so others can understand you, before individuals or groups.

SOCIAL SKILLS : Ability to continually interact with others as a contributing member of a close-knit team. Ability to work closely together with others, possibly of different backgrounds and interests, without friction. Works well with people. Able to maintain strict confidentiality.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS : Aptitude to add and subtract numbers and to multiply and divide, performing these operations using units of time, pressure, temperature, weigh measurement, volume and distance. Ability to calculate figures and amounts.

REASONING ABILITY : Excellent analytical and problem‐solving skills. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; and to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, mathematical, diagram, or schedule form that could include several abstract and concrete variables.

COMPUTER SKILLS : Ability to comfortably use computer software in Windows environment. Intermediate to advanced understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) manufacturing software, excel spreadsheets, and other related office applications.

GENERAL : Self-starter, able to work independently, able to work under pressure, comfortable with interacting with multiple levels of organization, able to work cross-functionally within organization to accomplish objectives, and prioritize projects, deliverables and focus on results.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stoop, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to talk and hear the "open" timers and other equipment. The employee may regularly lift and/or move items weighing up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision for computer works assembly, color vision for quality checks, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this this job the employee is regularly exposed to slow-moving mechanical parts. Employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud.

The employee may be exposed to an environment typical of a small-to-medium sized office. The noise level is usually quiet to moderate; noise producers include standard office equipment (including, but not limited to, ringing telephones and computer printers).

The employee is occasionally exposed to other hazards, when the employee needs to go onto our factory floor. There, hazards are typical of a light manufacturing environment. The noise level is usually moderate.

TRAVEL

Estimated 0% travel required. This is to serve as an estimate and may change according to business need.

*NO RECRUITERS, PLEASE.

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