Manufacturing Project Manager

Manufacturing Project Manager

The Project Manager is responsible for efficiently delivering projects for customers.

Responsible for bid management, schedule creation and management, contract review, and resource planning.

The Project Manager will be required to ensure the timely completion of project activities involving engineering, procurement, manufacturing, service/installation, and accounting.

Responsibilities

• Perform contract review and contract negotiation alongside Account Managers, Business Development Managers, and Market Development Managers
• Contract Management throughout the course of a project
• Provide project updates regarding schedule and budget to the PMO and executive management
• Compare and report the variances between the project progress and the schedule and budget baselines
• Prepare and timely deliver formal documentation for projects in coordination with Engineering and other relevant departments
• Ensure the proper organization of documentation including worthwhile account activities and project information in appropriate programs, as determined by PMO standards
• Visit customers as needed for negotiations, project kickoff, status update meetings, and project closeout
• Schedule and facilitate meetings with the project resources to provide project status updates and review upcoming project work
• Create and implement new project management processes
• Coordinate with Engineering to assist with Project Management for internal projects
• Bid Management including bid schedule, facilitating bid review meetings, and bid approval process

Requirements

o Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience

o 3+ years of manufacturing project management experience

o PMP is not a requirement, but it would set a candidate apart from others with equal experience.

o Proven Project Management experience including accountability for the coordination and completion of projects on time and within profitability expectations

o Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at a time with excellent time management skills

o Ability to function autonomously within job responsibilities

o Demonstrated experience in the review and modification of contractual terms and conditions

o Ability to understand technical requirements related to Project Management and contractual terms

o Advanced knowledge of Project Management software, preferably MS Project

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development