Project Specialist

About the role

The Project Specialist is responsible for efficiently coordinating the supply of products and services for defined project business. Project business consists of significant revenue opportunities with customers with specific commercial and/or technical arrangements. This employee exercises discretion and independent judgment in the performance of office work or works directly related to projects and/or Key Account customers. Regularly and directly assists managers or exempt administrators or works under only general supervision while executing special assignments or performing specialized or technical work requiring special training, experience, and/or knowledge. In addition, this position spends more than 50% of work time performing administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Regularly communicate with Production Planning to communicate current and upcoming projects.
• Work with Supply chain to ensure transparency of product needs and precise scheduling of incoming orders.
• Coordinate with Assembly and Custom Products to understand capacity and utilization rates.
• Liaise with Machine Service to coordinate fusion machine and accessory needs.
• Maintain project schedules and reports, and communicate with the project team regarding risk.
• Lead and support project teams comprised of diverse, cross-functional members, potentially including numerous outside vendors and spanning multiple geographic locations; lead project kick-off meetings as necessary.
• Contribute to a high-performing, highly motivated, collaborative team environment of trust, empowerment, accountability, and recognition.
• Manage projects ranging in scope from low complexity to significant growth breakthrough opportunities managed domestically.
• Maintain a sense of urgency, facilitate problem-solving sessions and meetings to address obstacles, and hold team members accountable to program commitments.
• Maintain precise forms of project communication usable throughout various levels of the organization, from individual contributors to senior leadership.
• Participate in Production meetings as required.
• Maintain extensive personal and telephone contact with internal teams: Production Planning, Supply Chain, Assembly, External Sales, Global Industries, Customer Service, Technical Service, and Machine Service.
• Maintain contact with customers to communicate project schedule and product availability.
• Committed to the protection of the environment and the health and safety of employees, customers, and neighbors.
• Responsible for maintaining and continuously improving the Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3 to 5 years in related product or industry preferred.
• SAP experience, a plus
• Proficient personal computer skills; familiar with Microsoft Office a plus.

Skills

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to efficiently multi-task and meet deliverables, even under pressure.
• Creative and critical thinking with strong attention to detail
• Ability to understand and utilize MRP systems.
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Superior analytical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively on a team.
• Ability to travel on a limited basis.

Qualifications

Work Environment / Physical Requirements: Primary work in a climate-controlled office environment, Monday - Friday. Typical office/factory environment with possibility of exposure to heat in production areas. Ability to discern various colors (wires, electronic components, etc.). Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Occasionally. Bending, reaching, and standing as needed. Must be able to talk and hear. Sitting more than 2/3 of the time. Use of hands to finger, handle, or feel over 2/3 of the time.

Pay

Salary Range: $70,000 - $95,000 Per Year + Bonus