Job Description

MAIN OBJECTIVES:

The Project Manager is accountable for directing a cross-functional team of engineers, department leaders, and other internal & external stakeholders to deliver on a project scope. At Double H Plastics, the project manager will be responsible for a diverse range of project types including: new product development, facility enhancements, equipment / infrastructure installation, and operational continuous improvement.  The Project Manager will play an integral role in the development of a Stage Gate process for New Product Development and be responsible for establishing & standardizing a Project Management Process 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• For all projects, define project scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines
• For all projects, develop detailed project plans which account for resource allocation & budget monitoring 
• Monitor project progress throughout the project via project dashboard, action register, and recurring project meetings.  Report project health based on KPIs.
• Oversee equipment installation, upgrades, or relocations
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure that product and equipment qualification conform to standardized processes.  
• Manage production ramp-up activities with operational peers.
• Create a standardized project management process fr all project types.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree: Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or similar technical discipline

 Required knowledge:

• 5-7 years of direct project management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient in Project Planning, use of MS Project, and MS Office Suite
• Passion for project management & organization
• Project Management Professional certification is a nice to have, but not required
• Use and knowledge of Power BI and statistical analysis tools are a plus
• Experience in injection molding is a plus 

 Skills/Abilities:

• Very well organized with keen attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communication. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Comfortable interacting with people at all levels of the organization on a daily basis. Able to “read the room” and conduct one’s self appropriately.  
• Self-motivated, ambitious, and integrous: able to complete tasks with little assistance; determined to succeed; chooses to do things the right way even when it takes longer or there is pressure to take shortcuts
• Ability to apply influence on stakeholders and partners in the interest of the project and the overall business 

Physical Requirements:

• Standing and walking as needed between office and manufacturing floor or other departments
• Occasional lifting or carrying items up to 50lbs
• Occasional reaching, bending, stooping to access machine areas

 Safety: 

• To maintain proper safety standards according to established Sanitary and Housekeeping Practices (GMP Compliance).  Proper use of all safety equipment i.e.: proper use of personal protective gear including hairnets, gloves and safety glasses.