Summary: The Project Manager I plans, coordinates, and leads the engineering and manufacturing processes of the company with the goal achieving optimum results in accordance with production goals and other strategic initiatives. The individual strives for optimal manufacturing while ensuring all project specification and codes are met in a timely manner.
The Project Manager I will utilize problem solving techniques to lead projects to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, thru put, or inventory. They will lead and participate in ongoing improvements in safety, quality, and capacity as directed by the Director of Projects & Engineering, as well as by engaging all Operations employees
Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Plays a lead role in driving a continuous improvement culture across all company divisions – including revisions to processes, improved maintenance, and responsiveness to employee needs.
- Responsible for all project planning to include engineering, drawing release, assisting with scheduling, materials (BOM), job cost estimating, invoicing, and documentation.
- Utilizes appropriate analytical methodologies, tools, and systems to enhance continuous improvement.
- Continual development and updating of the manufacturing operating procedures manuals and the establishment of good manufacturing practices.
- Requires excellent communication skills with our Customers, internal staff, and technical peers.
- Recommends changes in production regarding quality and productivity.
- Assists in cross-functional training where needed to improve processes/implement system(s)
- Develops and directs project implementation to ensure maximum efficiencies are met.
- Tracks time and materials on jobs and submits for invoicing.
- When required, submits/assists with estimates for proposal for manufacturing projects.
- Ensures all jobs are being worked in a safe manner. Works with Health & Safety department to reduce the number of recordable injuries, provides a safer workplace for employees and reduces the cost of coverage to the company.
- Responsible for the quality of all projects including inspections in the shop.
- Assures code requirements are met and documented on all assigned work.
- Responsible for controlling costs on all projects.
Additional Requirements:
- Communicates with customers to satisfy their needs.
- Always promotes company and seeks out additional work when possible.
- Promotes a positive image for the company within the industry.
- Looks for new customers and new revenue streams.
- Maintains and grows existing accounts as well as seeks out and develop new accounts.
- Maintains a positive attitude and work ethic.
- Develops a positive attitude in the rest of the manufacturing team.
- Responsible for knowing and understanding all company policies and procedures and always enforces policies.
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/Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline, and two to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Advance degree preferred (Master’s degree)
Experience in a manufacturing environment