Plastics Engineering Project Manager Job High Point area,North Carolina USA,Engineering

Manage all aspects of projects of moderate size, complexity, and duration (from initiation to delivery)
Secure appropriate resources for the project team. Develop and manage staffing plans for project team.
Coordinate members of the cross-functional project team including engineers, designers, technicians, business team partners, manufacturing, production planning, IT, and procurement
Develop project plans, schedules, work plans, estimate resources and costs for all stages, and facilitate the creation and presentation of business cases
Work in an ambiguous environment and collaborate across multiple areas to define the project scope, goals, and deliverables
Manage creation of product requirements, technical assessments, production line capability reviews, prototyping plans, and production approval processes
Document and track project plans against project milestones and budgets
Develop and maintain relationships with team members, project sponsor, and stakeholders
Manage the integration of vendor and/or supplier tasks and track the deliverables
Maintain continuous alignment of project scope with defined strategic business objectives
Communicate both technical and non-technical information to all levels of staff and management
Monitor progress and critical path of projects. Identify problems impeding progress, and work creatively and analytically demonstrating teamwork and innovation in order to resolve problems and roadblocks
Communicate risks, changes, action items, resource deficits, and other information relating to the project to leadership
Proactively manage scope change requests
Provide reports, updates and feedback to project team and management
Identify successful and unsuccessful project elements after project completion and provide recommendations for improvement
Administratively close projects with final report, updated project financials, and lessons learned
Mentor other Engineering Project Managers

COMPETENCIES

Communication
Decision Making
Personal Accountability
Trust & Reliability

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Requires one of the following:
Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in engineering, business, or a technical related field of study and three (3) years of project management related experience, OR
Associate degree and eight (8) years project management related experience, OR
High school diploma or equivalent and twelve (12) years of project management related experience
Ability to effectively manage and execute multiple tasks, projects, and priorities
Ability to establish project plans, regularly monitor and track progress on work projects, and communicate with project partners
Demonstrated ability to work independently with general supervision
Excellent verbal and written skills necessary to communicate intricate job-related processes
Demonstrated ability to understand and apply financial analysis
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of products
Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams.
Knowledge of SAP and Stage Gate, preferred
Project management training or training in project management related fields to include risk, quality, and scheduling, preferred
PMP Certification, preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Up to 50% travel required, additional travel may be required during critical projects or business demands
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and passport
Requires a valid driver’s license and favorable motor vehicle report upon hire
Work is split between an office environment, production facility, and/or warehouse depending on the project

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