Job Title:Project Manager, Cheese SolutionsDepartment:
Cheese Project Management
Reports to:
Director of Cheese Operations
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Position Summary: Primarily responsible for project executables, sales support as needed for workload and learning as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities - Initiate, Plan, Execute, Monitor/Control and Close capital equipment projects in varying scope, complexity and quantity.
- Direct activities of projects to ensure that project objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and allowed budget by executing prescribed project management process, including, but not limited to: facilitating coordination meetings, running acceptance testing, organizing installation/commissioning plans, managing action register and follow-up on deliverables, conferring on issue resolutions with internal teams, consulting with customers on project execution, closing and hand-off to continued support.
- Initiate and maintain constant communication with Customers, Sales Department, Factory, and all internal departments to facilitate project activities.
- Represent Weber, Inc. in customer project related meetings
- Attend strategy meetings as a representative of the project department.
- Requisition equipment, supplies, materials and labor from 3rd party vendors, where required.
- Formulate reports and work with other departments to formulate reports concerning such areas as work progress, costs, scheduling, etc. where required. Report audience can be management, factory and/or customer.
- Provide technical sales support and consulting when required, including equipment selection and configuration, equipment capability, equipment layout/drawings, project feasibility/execution, performance feasibility, testing execution and criteria, risk analysis, contract review.
- Duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Abilities- Ability to successfully manage multiple projects/priorities.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent technical written and verbal skills. German as a second language preferred.
- Must be able to follow direction and take instruction.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
- Working knowledge of capital machine projects and knowledge of slicing and/or packaging systems/applications.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from co-workers, subordinates, customers, and the general public.
- Proficient knowledge and experience with computers including MS Office, AutoCAD and SolidWorks. Experience with Salesforce, SAP and web-based project management platforms is preferred.
Education and Experience- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (electrical engineering preferred)
- Minimum 5 years of proven work experience in food processing or a closely related field.
- Will consider a combination of education and experience
- PMP Certification Preferred
Other Requirements- Must have a valid and unrestricted driver's license. Real ID-compliant driver's license or other TSA approved alternative form of identification required for travel.
- Valid U.S. passport or have the ability to obtain one.
- Must have the ability to frequently travel within North America and Germany occasionally.
Position Type: Full Time
Classification: Exempt/Salary
Travel Requirements: North America, Europe, 50%
Behavior StandardMaintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a respectful manner to get along with customers, co-workers and management. Always strive to provide the Perfect Portion.
