Project Leader (Penske Logistics)
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Job Location:
Grand Prairie, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Position Summary:
The Project Manager will deliver multiple simultaneous projects on time and within budget focusing on business outcomes team management budgeting planning and scheduling. Manage the implementation of an event such as process improvement initiatives network redesign or systems deployment within a Region. Responsible for the formalization of a realistic timeline complete with milestones targets and identification of responsible parties. Handles many tasks and assignments directly delegating as needed to other subject matter experts. Will ensure buy-in and facilitate regular communication to convey progress inhibitors or roadblocks to the successful completion of all projects.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Hours may vary depending on business needs)
Responsibilities:
People:
Responsible for the development implementation and adoption of project management tools and practices within the facility.
Responsible for educating team members on lean practices and tools.
If needed will negotiate with diverse teams of people (IT Engineering sales customers vendors) in a multinational multicultural environment.
Provide regular performance feedback to team members.
Oversee all facility training and process improvement initiatives.
Coach mentor and motivate project teams - Ensure Accountability of Assigned Work
Safety:
Instill in the operations leadership team that safe performance is a critical element required to achieve success and is recognized as an indicator of management effectiveness.
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies and company policies and procedures.
Hold team members peers and facilities accountable for safety issues/concerns.
Operations:
Lead project scope development and options analysis.
Develop project implementation strategy and implementation schedule.
Develop and maintain project documentation.
Coordinate project activities with HR IT Engineering sales and other groups as appropriate
Partner with Ops and Quality teams to audit processes to avoid process deviations.
Growth / Customer Experience:
Prepare presentations and status reports and deliver to leadership or customer.
Conduct benchmarking analysis and communicate results to leadership to establish baseline and to identify additional growth opportunities.
Finance:
Thoroughly review project budget for accuracy and report inconsistencies.
Closely manage project resources and expenses to meet forecasted budget.
Continually evaluate project to assess whether deliverable will meet company or customers needs at the contractual rates.
Maintain PQS Kaizen EAC programs to meet or exceed projected facility expectations (participation cost reduction/avoidance hour reduction).
Qualifications
-At least of 3 years of multiple supply chain service line experience (Warehousing) preferred
-1 to 2 years of Project Management experience required.
-Project Management certifications preferred
-Bachelors degree advanced degrees or certifications preferred
-Strong analytical and influencing skills written/oral communication and organizational skills are required as this position will have frequent executive communication and presentation
-Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint required
-Regular predictable full attendance is an essential function of the job
-Willingness to travel as necessary work the required schedule work at the specific location required complete Penske employment application submit to a background investigation (to include past employment education and criminal history) and drug screening
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- IT Experience
- Robot Programming
- PMBOK
- HVAC
- Project Leadership
- Conflict Management
- Meeting Facilitation
- Schedule Management
- Project Management
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
- Leadership Experience
About Company
About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headqu ... View more
