Order/Project Manager Appleton, WI
Summary
In this role you will be responsible for managing Paper Machine Rebuilds and Fiber Systems project scope from late stage quoting to project closure. This role will have project management focus on shorter term projects and managing operations of our internal and external manufacturing activities for all orders.
Responsibilities
Order Management Duties
- Define the delivery deadline and prepare the sales schedule for forecasted projects by evaluating the lead times of the critical supply items, the analysis of capacity utilization of the manufacturing teams.
- Monitor and ensure the fulfillment of the schedules and delivery dates of each project.
- Coordinate planning of internal and third parties' resources.
- Define the priority among projects by balancing the individual needs and the availability and allocation of resources.
- Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Manage the relationship with internal stakeholders.
- Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals.
- Coordinates larger shipments and logistic tracking.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Project Management Duties
- Single point contact for customer from order entry to completion
- Manage external and internal project stakeholders.
- Facilitates internal and external project kick off meetings.
- Manage project deadlines and project budget.
- Coordinates the project activities required for successful completion of the project.
- Leads project status meetings internal and external
- Maintains the project action list and to coordinate the corrective actions to resolve.
- Manage change orders and communicates impact to project.
- Coordinate the timely resolution of warranty claims submitted by the customer.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent sales and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related field is preferred
- 5+ years or more related experience is a plus
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
* This job description is not all encompassing, however, is intended to be a general description of the responsibilities of this position.
Don't meet every single requirement but think you would be a good fit for our team? We encourage you to apply - your unique skills may be just what we need for this or other roles!
