Manager, Project - Pass Christian, MS

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Analyze customer request for proposal information
• Prepares and presents regularly scheduled project updates to general manager, project team and clients
• Drives continuous improvement through the recommendation of new technology
• Ensures Project Management controls are in place
• Ensures that the prescribed DSV Project management methodology is adhered to
• Works both independently and in teams
• Aligns all work streams with an integrated project plan to ensure milestones and critical path tasks are delivered
• Utilizes project management tools to provide a clear and accurate schedule
• Escalates issues/risks appropriately to leadership
• Holds vendors accountable to schedule and scope deliverables
• Participates in solutions (operations design) and proposal/pricing development
• Performs research, selection and implementation of optimum process improvement solutions designed to maximize efficiencies, quality and customer satisfaction
• Prepare and deliver new business quotes to insure the utilization of best practice operating procedures
• Utilize systematic and innovative problem solving techniques
• Perform slotting analysis to develop optimum storage solution based on product mix and velocity
• Review and study existing equipment, facilities, systems and processes to improve efficiency, increase quality and reduce costs
• Lead 5S implementation efforts to improve work place organization and improve overall productivity
• Develop tools in Access such as productivity database, training database to enhance quality and productivity
• Design and develop standards for metric walls, helping in standardizing reporting format across all sites
• Lead time study analysis of work areas to improve productivity and process efficiency
• Aid in developing optimum line side levels to support uninterrupted production while meeting JIT requirements
• Develop and implement supermarkets for uninterrupted supply of pre-assembled returnable kits for manufacturing line side
• Participate in process improvement projects as designated by management, including becoming a Black Belt for Six Sigma initiatives
• Keep abreast of supply chain technology and most effective operations deployment methods
• Cooperate with sites to share similar problems and solutions
• Lead internal and external auditing efforts to ensure all sites are ISO 9000 compliant

OTHER DUTIES (Site Specific)

• May be required to work hours outside of set schedule dictated by business needs

Minimum Required Qualifications

• College Degree preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years in related field
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (to include Excel, Word, Access, Project, PowerPoint & Outlook)
• Basic knowledge of WMS (Warehouse Management Systems)
• Basic knowledge of Lean manufacturing methods such as JIT, Kan-ban
• Implementing problem solving techniques such as Six Sigma, knowledge and experience implementing 5S methodology

Skills

• Basic knowledge of WMS (Warehouse Management Systems)
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (to include Excel, Word, Access, Project, PowerPoint & Outlook)
• Language Skills English (reading, writing, verbal)
• Mathematical Skills Analytical and a solid mathematics foundation is a must.

Core Competencies

• Leader Of Others
• Accountability
• Business Acumen
• Communication / Building Partnership
• Developing Oneself
• Developing Others
• Drive for Results
• Embracing Change
• Problem Solving
• Empowerment
• Leadership Excellence
• Leading Change
• Problem Solving
• Professional Competencies

Physical Demands

• Occasionally Handling/Fingering
• Frequently Bending
• Constantly Walking and Standing
• Ability to Lift/Carry and Push/Pull 21-50 pounds
• Reach above shoulder, reach outward, squat, or kneel