University degree in Engineering or Business Administration with 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
PMP certification is a plus but not mandatory.
Strong skills in Creativity, Innovation, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Organization, and Planning.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project) and ERP systems, preferably Visual Manufacturing.
Self-motivated with excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel primarily in North America, with potential international travel.
Responsibilities
Plan and evaluate all project aspects, coordinating with engineering, purchasing, quality, and production teams.
Facilitate key project meetings, including Sales Handover and Kickoff.
Collaborate with other Project Managers to ensure consistent project execution.
Act as the main customer liaison for project status updates and issue resolution.
Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including schedules and risk management reports.
Regularly report project status to management using established methods.
Organize project files to ensure documentation is secure and accessible.
Benefits
Competitive compensation package.
Exceptional benefits including health and wellness programs.
Opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement.
Supportive team environment fostering collaboration and innovation.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
The Project Manager's primary function is to plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate all stages of a specific project from engineering, purchasing, quality, production to shipping to ensure the finished product is delivered on time, within budget and meets customer quality expectations. They will be expected to work with other Project Managers as well as other departments as required.
Job Responsibilities:
Plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate all aspects of a project by communicating with engineering, purchasing, quality, and production departments to ensure the project is running as planned; if not, initiate corrective action to recover project health.
Host and facilitate meetings as required throughout the project duration, including, but not limited to Sales Handover, Kickoff, and Project Health Meetings.
Collaborate with fellow Project Managers to ensure consistency in execution and to ensure company deliverables are met.
Liaison with the Customer as the main point of contact for the purpose of communicating project status, addressing open issues, and managing customer expectations and change requests.
Create and maintain detailed work plans, project schedules/deliverables, risk management reports, projected cost reports, variance to budget reports, open issues list, and project evaluation reports.
Communicate (report and present) the project status to Management on a regular basis using established reporting methods.
Organize and monitor paper and electronic files to ensure all project documentation is organized and secure for all aspects of the project, including contributions from other departments.
Coordinate technical support to new and existing customers through field visits, customer meetings, and design reviews.
Manage the change management process and communicate to the departments involved in changes and to the client, as necessary.
Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines, including those of other Project Managers, at any given time.
Track and ensure all materials are released for order with enough lead time to ensure project execution.
Qualifications:
University graduate of Engineering and/or Business Administration and 3 - 5 years of planning and/or management experience in a manufacturing environment.
PMP certification is an asset, but not required.
Demonstrate competence in Creativity, Innovation, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Organization, and Planning.
Advanced experience with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Project) and ERP Management Systems, preference for Visual Manufacturing.
Self-motivated with strong organizational and leadership skills.
Must have a valid drivers license and the ability to travel primarily in North America but potentially abroad.
Other Requirements:
Demonstrate knowledge and an understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Understand how this position impacts the quality of products and services our customers provide.
Produce quality work (on-spec., on time, on a budget).
Participate pro-actively in the continuous improvement process.
Be self-motivated with a positive attitude and the ability to multi-task.
Work well within a team environment.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Maintain a professional, clean and safe work area.
AVL Manufacturing offers a competitive compensation package with exceptional benefits.
