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Alumlight Formwork Engineering · Industry, IL · 2 mo ago
OTHRFull-time

About the role

Manage, coordinate, and oversee all engineering and operational processes within the Engineering Division. Establish workflows, prioritize tasks, synchronize interfaces, and improve cross-departmental collaboration in a growing organization. The role supports the VP of Engineering, enabling systematic and efficient operations, reducing reactive work, and creating structured processes.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and track engineering tasks and projects.
  • Develop work plans and monitor execution.
  • Prioritize tasks according to company needs.
  • Identify bottlenecks and delays.
  • Monitor adherence to timelines.

Cross-departmental coordination

  • Coordinate ongoing activities between Engineering, Projects, Planning, Field Guides, Procurement, Logistics, and Production.
  • Improve collaboration and workflow between departments.
  • Resolve operational and process barriers.

Monitoring and task management

  • Establish tracking and control tools.
  • Manage task and project statuses.
  • Prepare regular status reports for management.
  • Develop KPIs and performance metrics for departments.
  • Monitor workloads and priorities.

Management routines

  • Lead and manage status meetings.
  • Prepare agendas and meeting summaries.
  • Follow up on decisions and tasks.
  • Create structured work routines.

Process improvement and efficiency

  • Map workflows.
  • Implement work procedures.
  • Improve information flow within the organization.
  • Initiate efficiency and continuous improvement processes.
  • Assist in implementing systems and work tools.

Key interfaces

  • VP of Engineering
  • Department managers
  • Senior management
  • Production and operations
  • Procurement and logistics
  • Human resources
  • Clients and suppliers as needed

Main objectives

  • Create operational order and stability within the Engineering Division.
  • Reduce reactive work and firefighting.
  • Improve inter-departmental collaboration.
  • Establish transparency and control over tasks and projects.
  • Enhance adherence to timelines and task prioritization.
  • Reduce dependency on specific individuals.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering & Management, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering – mandatory.
  • Significant advantage for candidates with a background in project and process management.

Experience

  • Previous experience in project management, PMO, or engineering operations – mandatory.
  • Experience in an industrial or project-based environment – significant advantage.
  • Experience leading multiple interfaces within an organization.

Skills

  • Ability to manage and drive processes.
  • High level of organization and order.
  • Assertiveness and ability to lead interfaces.
  • Ability to work under pressure and multitask.
  • Broad systemic vision.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to motivate employees and managers without direct authority.
  • Independent work and initiative.

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