Project Manager - Operations

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with multiple departments to create comprehensive action plans to meet budget and timeframes for projects.
• Perform various coordinating duties such as scheduling and tracking orders from onset to completion to delivery.
• Communicate with customers, both internal and external, to identify and define project requirements, scope, and objectives.
• Participate in project meetings and propose improvements if necessary.
• Evaluate and assess potential problems and proactively work to identify and implement creative solutions.
• Plan and manage project schedules and ensure proper communication to all departments.
• Track current projects and proactively coordinate updates to keep workflow on track with internal/external teams and customers.
• Work within an ERP system (Epicor) to enter and/or track orders.
• Work with various project managers to ensure resources arrive on-site as scheduled.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Project Management, or Business
• 2-4 years working in manufacturing and assisting in project execution role
• Experience with vendor compliance, scheduling, and budgeting
• Experience with ERP systems (Epicor preferred)
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Experience with Microsoft Excel
• Strong focus on teamwork
• Project Budgeting
• Resource Planning
• Problem Solving

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, talking or hearing
• Frequent use of hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls
• Frequent climbing and working in high places, stooping, bending or reaching above the shoulders
• Sometimes lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 25 pounds
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Office-based position with frequent interaction and visits to the manufacturing area