Project Manager, Operations Tempe, AZ

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Job Description

Purpose

Identify opportunities to reduce operating cost and cycle time and increase efficiency; then leads projects to achieve these savings. Improve the capability of the organization by assisting with training and mentoring personnel on Business Excellence tools and provide mentoring and leadership to Sponsors and kaizen candidates. Establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Manage a small project or assignment or a component of a larger project. Responsible for all aspects of project coordination communication and execution. Sets and manages expectations with stakeholders. Develop project plans to achieve successful project delivery within budget scope and schedule. Clearly execute the functional responsibilities for a project providing oversight and guidance to achieve the project deliverables.

Responsibilities

Facilitates analysis of opportunities and risks and identifies impacts and recommendations to the business or manufacturing site
Demonstrates leadership in setting and aligning project direction while managing stakeholder relationships and expectations
Ability to effectively execute (Logistics Software Systems) LSS project management process tools and templates
Identify and execute continuous improvement efforts to meet service quality and cost objectives
Support and motivate teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of projects
Provide training and coaching to sponsors and Kaizen leaders if needed


Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Qualifications

6-10 years business experience minimum of 1-year LSS experience
Bachelors degree required; preferred disciplines: Sciences Engineering Operations Supply Chain or Business Management
Accredited LSS Green Belt or Kaizen Leader Certification required; PMP preferred
Financial acumen and ability to assess project return on investment
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong problem solving analytical and conflict resolution skills

Pay Range: $

109500 - 208500 USD