Project Leader; Penske Logistics

Position Summary

The Project Manager will deliver multiple simultaneous projects on time and within budget, focusing on business outcomes, team management, budgeting, planning, and scheduling. Manage the implementation of an event such as process improvement initiatives, network redesign or systems deployment within a Region. Responsible for the formalization of a realistic timeline, complete with milestones, targets and identification of responsible parties. Handles many tasks and assignments directly, delegating as needed to other subject matter experts.

Will ensure buy‑in and facilitate regular communication to convey progress, inhibitors or roadblocks to the successful completion of all projects.

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Hours may vary depending on business needs)

• Responsible for the development, implementation, and adoption of project management tools and practices within the facility.
• Responsible for educating team members on lean practices and tools.
• If needed will negotiate with diverse teams of people (IT, Engineering, sales, customers, vendors) in a multinational, multicultural environment.
• Provide regular performance feedback to team members.
• Oversee all facility training and process improvement initiatives.
• Coach, mentor and motivate project teams - Ensure Accountability of Assigned Work

• Instill in the operations leadership team that safe performance is a critical element required to achieve success and is recognized as an indicator of management effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies and company policies and procedures.
• Hold team members, peers, and facilities accountable for safety issues/concerns.

• Lead project scope development and options analysis.
• Develop project implementation strategy and implementation schedule.
• Develop and maintain project documentation.
• Coordinate project activities with HR, IT, Engineering, sales and other groups as appropriate.
• Partner with Ops and Quality teams to audit processes to avoid process deviations.

• Prepare presentations and status reports and deliver to leadership or customer.
• Conduct benchmarking analysis and communicate results to leadership to establish baseline and to identify additional, growth opportunities.

• Thoroughly review project budget for accuracy and report inconsistencies.
• Closely manage project resources and expenses to meet forecasted budget.
• Continually evaluate project to assess whether deliverable will meet company or customer's needs at the contractual rates.
• Maintain PQS, Kaizen+, EAC programs to meet or exceed projected facility expectations (participation, cost reduction/avoidance, hour reduction).

• At least 3 years of multiple supply chain service line experience (Warehousing) preferred.
• 1 to 2 years of Project Management experience required.
• Project Management certifications preferred.
• Bachelor's degree, advanced degrees or certifications preferred.
• Strong analytical and influencing skills, written/oral communication and organizational skills are required as this position will have frequent executive communication and presentation.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening.

• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required…