Project Manager, Operations Management

Velosity Forest Lake is searching for an Project Manager to support our manufacturing facility in Forest Lake, MN. Project Managers are key to initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing processes which are demonstrated by developing, managing and implementing project plans.

The typical pay range for this role: $40.03-$55.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography, internal equity and other relevant factors.

This is an on-site position with part-time hours.

Who is Velosity Forest Lake?

Velosity Forest Lake is not your typical manufacturing company.

Founded in 1972, we are a state-of-the-art, custom contract manufacturer and injection molder providing creative solutions to our customers' unique manufacturing challenges.

At Velosity Forest Lake, our culture & values are our competitive advantage. Engrained in everything we do are our values of Collaboration, Results-Driven, Continuous Improvement, Integrity, and Customer Satisfaction.

• Clean, friendly, and air-conditioned work environment
• Great opportunities for growth & advancement
• A family centric environment that hires and develops talent based on our values
• Casual Dress Code

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, required
• At minimum 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in precision machining
• Experience in project management, including planning, executing and closing projects
• Familiarity with New Product Introduction (NPI) and validation processes
• Strong organization and leadership skills
• Project Management training or certification, such as CAPM or PMP, is preferred
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and regulatory requirements in the medical device industry
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement

• Delegate and manage tasks among team members as appropriate to their skill level and risk to the project.
• Effectively lead team ensuring good cross-functional communications and provide input to functional managers on team and team member performance.
• Communicate with personnel in various locations and all management levels.
• Liaison between the team and the project sponsors; leads phase and business reviews, project meeting minutes, issues log, metrics, and other key communications.

• Identify resources required for assigned project activities using senior managers for assistance and build teams to complete the activities
• Identify and coordinate all activities required to complete the project or task through the team and ensure its timely completion ensuring current company policies and practices are followed and accurate documentation is kept.
• Develop project budgets, resource allocations and timelines.

• Generate high-level plans, communications, and schedules on larger projects requiring prioritization and workload adjustments.
• The ability to assess business risks and prioritize tasks among many activities will be a key skill to have for this position
• Identify, communicate, and manage moderate levels of technical risk.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Preferred Engineering degree.
• Valid identification and the ability to work legally in the United States.

• Walking is required within the office/shop areas. Sitting, standing, turning the head and torso, reaching, grasping, bending and flexing the arms, legs, wrists, and fingers are physical requirements. Must have correctable eyesight and good depth perception. Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Must be able to walk, sit and occasionally climb and balance. Must be able to lift 10 pounds and move objects in a safe manner using proper equipment.
  
  Must have dexterity with hands.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks and complete them within a timely manner (results oriented);
  Ability to make decisions with limited information.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

This is a non-smoking, professional manufacturing shop with normal lighting and climate control. This position may require one to move throughout the shop and office and may be subject to airborne contaminants and chemical odors as would be customary in an injection molding/ Precision Machining shop.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while…