Manufacturing Project Manager

Jtekt Machinery Americas Corporation

Job Location:

Arlington Heights, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Project Manager drives profitability by leading multiple projects from concept to completion defining objectives gathering scopes of work communicating progress to stakeholders ensuring quality securing resources and coordinating teams to deliver on time and within scope.

Key Responsibilities

Manage project objectives from proposal/quote through completion.
Plan and execute all project phases including labor scheduling material sourcing and budgeting.
Develop implement and maintain project documentation with team members.
Communicate project plans and updates to key internal and external stakeholders.
Lead project execution to ensure on-time in-scope delivery.
Identify and mitigate risks and challenges while supporting project team members.
Monitor project progress to identify opportunities for performance improvement.
Demonstrate initiative and proactive problem-solving to achieve project goals.
Travel: 20% based on business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field
35 years of experience in manufacturing project management or equivalent management experience
35 years of experience planning and directing labor and/or material resources
Advanced knowledge of close-tolerance machining and metrology
Understanding of hydraulic pneumatic lubrication and electrical systems
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and MS Project

Preferred Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Experience with ERP systems preferably Epicor E11
Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce

Why Join the JTEKT Machinery Team

Excellent benefits including BCBSIL health insurance with low premiums and deductibles
Company-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability and Basic Life & AD&D
Bi-annual bonus opportunity
Safe Harbor 401(k) match
10 paid holidays 15 days of PTO to start (with more earned over time)
Company culture focused on connection: annual sporting events family events holiday celebrations and regular company updates with lunch
Growth-focused environment with training and advancement opportunities
Starting pay: $85000/yr. with offers based on experience education and qualifications

Required Experience:

Key Responsibilities

Manage project objectives from proposal/quote through completion.
Plan and execute all project phases including labor scheduling material sourcing and budgeting.
Develop implement and maintain project documentation with team members.
Communicate project plans and updates to key internal and external stakeholders.
Lead project execution to ensure on-time in-scope delivery.
Identify and mitigate risks and challenges while supporting project team members.
Monitor project progress to identify opportunities for performance improvement.
Demonstrate initiative and proactive problem-solving to achieve project goals.
Travel: 20% based on business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field
35 years of experience in manufacturing project management or equivalent management experience
35 years of experience planning and directing labor and/or material resources
Advanced knowledge of close-tolerance machining and metrology
Understanding of hydraulic pneumatic lubrication and electrical systems
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and MS Project

Preferred Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Experience with ERP systems preferably Epicor E11
Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce

Why Join the JTEKT Machinery Team

Excellent benefits including BCBSIL health insurance with low premiums and deductibles
Company-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability and Basic Life & AD&D
Bi-annual bonus opportunity
Safe Harbor 401(k) match
10 paid holidays 15 days of PTO to start (with more earned over time)
Company culture focused on connection: annual sporting events family events holiday celebrations and regular company updates with lunch
Growth-focused environment with training and advancement opportunities
Starting pay: $85000/yr. with offers based on experience education and qualifications

Required Experience: