Manufacturing Project Manager

WORK SHIFT:

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Manufacturing Project Manager is responsible to oversee, manage and troubleshoot projects with varying levels of complexity, from inception to completion within our manufacturing plant. Individual will have a strong background and extensive knowledge in project management and manufacturing processes, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

* Develop and implement strategic project plans that align with the company's long-term goals and objectives.

* Lead and mentor project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

* Coordinate, collaborate, and provide technical guidance to cross-functional departments to identify project tasks and ensure milestones are completed on time and within budget.

* Develop and maintain project documentation, including project justification, project summaries, project Gantt charts, budget, and resource loading.

* Reports to senior management and key stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for project initiatives.

* Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to ensure project success and continuity.

* Optimize the allocation of resources, including personnel, equipment, and budget, to maximize project efficiency.

* Identify the milestones, optimum sequencing of tasks to meet the milestones, including project completion.

* Establish ongoing KPIs and metrics to track project progress and performance.

* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project management processes and methodologies.

* Ensure all projects comply with industry regulations, safety standards, and quality requirements; collaborate with Environmental Health and Safety.

* Manage more than one project simultaneously in a high-paced, changing environment.

* Maintains reliable and consistent attendance, including being punctual, dependable, and flexible to potential schedule changes to meet the needs of the department and the organization.

* Executes each essential duty satisfactorily to perform the job successfully.

* Follows all safety procedures required in the work area, wears PPE as needed, attends all safety meetings, and reports safety issues regarding equipment or unsafe/hazardous conditions.

* Performs effectively as a team member, able to work well with others, open to receiving and giving feedback, and treats everyone with respect.

* Takes ownership of own work and behavior, accepts accountability for own actions, encourages solutions, and communicates status of work/projects.

* Follows all department quality standards/criteria. Raises concerns and issues to management.

* Understands department's key performance indicators (KPIs) and contributes to achieving these goals both individually and as a team.

* Other duties as needed or required.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

* Some travel may be required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year accredited college or university and 5 to 8 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience in Business Administration, Project Management, or a manufacturing environment.

* Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and project management methodologies.

* Knowledge of plastic processing equipment and plastic materials

* Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

* Ability to adapt and adjust plans to meet changing needs.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

* Project management software: MS Project, Asana, ClickUp, Smartsheet, Wrike, or similar

* Certified Project Management Professional

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Bilingual in Spanish.

* Proficient and recent experience with AS400.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting, walking, standing, bending at the neck, bending at the waist, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting at the neck and waist, repetitive use of hands, simple grasping, power grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, reaching above and below the shoulder, carrying/lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Driving cars, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment
• Working around equipment and machinery
• Exposure to excessive noise
• Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals
• Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment

PPE REQUIREMENTS

• Safety glasses
• Utility gloves
• Leather top, slip-resistant, safety-toe shoes
• Hardhat,/bump cap
• Hearing protection (e.g. ear earplugs, earmuffs)
• Face covering as/when applicable, (mask) in accordance with company policy.

COMPENSATION RANGE:

$100,000 - $ 150,000 may vary based on actual experience

Salary may vary based on experience.

CAMBRO is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to and will not be discriminated against based upon race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.