Fleet Project Manager

About the role

J&J Truck Bodies seeks a Fleet Project Manager to oversee assigned fleet build projects, ensuring they adhere to established schedules, specifications, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Cook up and manage a detailed project plan to keep track of progress.
• Organize and lead project teams and ensure everyone is on the same page.
• Maintain regular communication with customers/clients to arrange meetings, confirm schedules, and discuss any project issues.
• Keep customers and senior management updated on the project status and any problems or potential deviations from the approved timeline or budget.
• Forecast potential schedule delays and devise alternate plans to hit project goals.
• Be the central point of contact for assigned fleet projects and increase visibility across all parties.
• Drive accountability among internal and external teams.
• Lead corrective action plans in a commanding manner.
• Collaborate with management and other organizational team members to develop and optimize project Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including cost reduction, delivery times, and efficiency.
• Establish and enforce consistent documentation, change management, organization methods, control document repositories, approval procedures, etc.

Competencies

• Time Management
• Problem Solving/Analytical Skills
• Ethical Conduct
• Strong Attention to Detail
• Excellent Oral/Written Communication Skills
• Planning and Organizing

Required Skills / Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes to develop technical scenarios for project goals.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to handle high-pressure and stressful environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, including Microsoft Excel and/or Project.
• Experience organizing and managing projects; interacting, supporting, facilitating, and leading multi-functional work teams; leading teams to consensus; strong negotiation skills.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities. However, the employee may need to coordinate and direct a team to meet or satisfy individual or company objectives.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Combination of office environment and significant time on the shop floor of facilities involved on the project.
• Maintain a balance of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer, with enough time spent on the shop floor as needed to support the project.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Benefits

• Excellent health insurance plans for employees and their families.
• 401-K retirement plan with a company match of up to 6%.
• Affordable dental and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance.
• Competitive paid time off program.