Project Manager

Responsibilities & Duties

• Accountable for developing and coordinating carefully designed and approved action plans to successfully complete projects.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all aspects of the Operations activities, including Engineering, Sales and Customer; ensure all parties maintain close communication and coordination regarding project status and milestones; maintain project schedules and report status in weekly Program Reviews.
• Work with Supply Chain to ensure that all long lead items are identified and ordered in a timely manner in support of the project schedules.
• Responsible for overseeing project budgets and coordination with project cost controller.
• Document and communicate project status, obstacles and resolutions to management.
• Lead cross-functional project teams to achieve optimal project execution.

Other Responsibilities

• To ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, is incorporated into every product we produce.
• Follow all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Vision and Values, Operational Framework

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Experience at developing and facilitating business processes to achieve project goals
• Basic understanding of air coolers and manufacturing supply chains are a plus; accreditation from recognized project management organizations such as PMI a plus.
• Self-motivated with a positive and optimistic attitude; team orientation with good leadership skills – empathy and motivating cross-functional team members to common goal; display persistence, vision and positive attitude.
• Good organizational skills and capable of independent work. Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and appropriately determine priorities; able to work effectively with all levels of management.
• Regular attendance, ability to arrive at work punctually, ability to work on-site
• Able to perform multiple tasks concurrently, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, ability to interchange with others in the department.
• Personal computer skills include electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc. Experience with Microsoft Project
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in English
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Project management skills for leading and organizing projects, providing progress tracking reports as directed, and leading cross-functional teams at a high level.
• PMP® Certification (preferred)

Education and Experience (Required Levels)

• BA or BS degree in a technical field or business administration.
• Five-eight years’ project management experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; reach with hands, arms, and shoulders. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Travel may be required up to 10% of time