Comfort Systems USA

Manufacturing Operations Project Manager I

Comfort Systems USA$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent military/technical experience.
  • 3-5 years in an Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer or Operations Manager role within heavy manufacturing.
  • Knowledge of Fabrication, Welding & Assembly processes.
  • Experience with Labor Budgets and project performance metrics like EVA and CPI.
  • Proficient in ERP systems and MRP systems; skilled in managing BOMs and work orders.
  • High proficiency in reading Blueprints and P&IDs.
  • Experience with Lean methodologies and ISO 9001 quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Develop Production / Project Execution Plan to meet delivery schedules.
  • Verify the accuracy of drawings, specs, BOMs, and materials during manufacturing processes.
  • Plan labor forecasts and manufacturing strategies for projects.
  • Monitor shop workload balance for efficiency.
  • Report on progress of manufacturing and project schedules regularly.
  • Coordinate activities across Manufacturing, Engineering, and Purchasing teams.
  • Facilitate project team meetings and manage communications with stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment fostering feedback and improvement.
  • Exposure to cross-functional project management roles.
  • Opportunity to participate in process improvement initiatives.
  • Professional development opportunities, including potential support for Six Sigma certification.
Full Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Operations Project Manager I is responsible for ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery of high-quality products by coordinating and managing the activities of Manufacturing, Engineering, Project Management and Purchasing as well as verifying that all needed information such as drawings, specifications, bills of material (BOM), work orders, and materials are available and accurate prior to and during the manufacturing process. Additional responsibilities include shop-floor scheduling and control, work order creation/maintenance, production resource management, and Operations process improvement. Coordinate outside venders and sub-contractors as required.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop Production / Project Execution Plan for the assigned project to meet delivery schedule.
  • Review and verify drawings, specifications, BOMs, work orders and material availability prior to and during manufacturing.
  • Participate in labor forecast planning & developing manufacturing strategy for the projects.
  • Ensure balanced or level shop workload.
  • Track and report progress to the manufacturing and project schedules & monitor in-process work orders and communicate progress.
  • Participation as a key-member of the project team, along with the PM and PE.
  • Work closely with the EPC Scheduler on internal, customer and vendor schedules to ensure that execution plans are in alignment.
  • Coordinate work and communication between Manufacturing, Engineering, Project Management, Purchasing, Quality, Logistics and Production Planning.
  • Perform in-house expediting as needed to maintain schedule deliverables.
  • Requisition of project materials, as needed.
  • Coordination and documentation of TAS rework occurrences. Monitor and report root causes as well as financial or schedule impacts resulting from non-conformances.
  • Facilitation of the revision control/"red line" process.
  • Participation and coordination of project team meetings.
  • Any other responsibilities as assigned by TAS.


JOB SKILLS:
  • Familiarity with project performance metrics such as Earned Value Analysis (EVA), Cost Performance Index and Schedule Performance Index.
  • Committed to excellence and high standards; must be willing to foster a positive environment.
  • Strong organizational, problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work multiple projects simultaneously and function in a fast-paced environment.
  • A self-starter that can manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with superiors and peers as well as with individuals both inside and outside the company.
  • Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook & knowledge of Primavera / MS Project usage.


EDUCATION & TRAINING:
  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited four-year engineering program.
  • A substitution of military leadership and/or technical work experience will be considered in lieu of an engineering degree
  • Six Sigma Green Belt Certification would be a plus


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • 3-5 years of experience as an Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Manager, other related role in a heavy/industrial manufacturing environment.
  • Familiarity with Fabrication, Welding & Assembly processes.
  • Experience in developing & monitoring Labor Budgets, ETC / EAC for the projects.
  • Proficiency in ERP system is required.
  • Experience in building and working with bills of material and monitoring work orders in an MRP system.
  • High proficiency in Blue Print reading and P&ID interpretation.
  • Experience with Lean (or other waste elimination processes), ISO 9001 (or other QMS).


PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Performs other physical activities including use of fingers, stooping, crouching, talking, hearing and performing repetitive motions. Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision necessary to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal and conduct extensive reading. The incumbent will be subject to inside environmental conditions. The ability to work overtime and some weekends will be required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Position is at least 80% to 95% at a desk working with computer. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Performs other physical activities including use of fingers, sitting, stooping, bending, crouching, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions. Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision necessary to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, and conduct extensive reading. The incumbent will be subject to inside environmental conditions.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Applications and resumes will be kept on file for a limited time and the Company is under no duty or obligation to contact applicants if they are not selected for the job applied for or if other jobs become available in the future. Applicants that desire to apply for a job that becomes available at the Company in the future, should submit a new employment application or resume.

About Comfort Systems USA

Comfort Systems USA is a leading provider of commercial, industrial, and institutional heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) services. The company's services include design, installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems, as well as energy management and building automation services. Comfort Systems USA has a national presence, with over 120 locations across the United States, and a workforce of over 12,000 employees. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including reducing waste and energy consumption. Comfort Systems USA is also committed to safety and has implemented a number of programs to promote a safe and healthy workplace.
Learn more about Comfort Systems USA
Size
13,200 employees
Market Cap
$4.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$150.1 million
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
+13.5%
Revenue
$2.8 billion
NASDAQ

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