Project Manager - Manufacturing Job Chattanooga area,Tennessee USA,Engineering

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Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing projects within the decided-upon budget, timeline, and scope. They will also effectively monitor and present project updates to relevant stakeholders, clients, or project team members.

LOCATION:

This is an onsite position at our Astec-Jerome Avenue facility in Chattanooga, TN

NOTE:

This position is not an IT Project Manager role. Projects are focused on manufacturing equipment, automation, capacity and efficiency. Key Deliverables

Develop documentation for processes and procedures for projects.
Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
Develop a detailed project plan
Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
Ensure resource availability and allocation
Communicate, monitor and track progress

Key Activities & Responsibilities

Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
Ensure resource availability and allocation
Develop a detailed project plan to track progress
Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
Report and elevate to management as needed
Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
Perform risk management to minimize project risks
Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

Bachelor's degree or higher or equivalent combination of education and experience and training
5+ years of end-to-end project management experience
Creative problem-solver
Basic financial planning
Resource Management
Effective team-building expertise
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Experience in a matrix-based, marcom organization preferred
Microsoft Outlook expertise
Proficiency in Microsoft Suites

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
Respect for all individuals
Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

WORK ENVIRONMENT Office

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.

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