Project Manager, Operations Manager

Project Manager
Windings, Inc.
New Ulm, MN

Salary

Description:

$70,000 - $110,000 annual DOQ

If you are interested in becoming an Employee Owner, read on...

Windings Inc. is a 100% employee‑owned company where every team member shares in our success. Since becoming an ESOP in 1998, we've proudly supported critical industries like Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, and Medical. Our unique ESOP benefits can contribute 10‑12% of your annual earnings to your retirement—at no cost to you—helping your savings grow through compound interest.

For over 60 years, Windings has provided critical custom motors and components for the harshest applications, including outer space, military, downhole drilling, and motor sports to name a few. If you like to take on the “tough stuff”, join us and be part of a forward‑thinking, people‑focused company driven by our purpose: “Making our Customer’s Critical Mission Possible.”

The Project Manager position is onsite and can sit in the New Ulm office or Eden Prairie, MN office.

The Project Manager is an exciting combination of a cross‑functional, multi‑project manager and a technical account manager working across all Winding’s sites in North America. As a customer focused position, the Program Manager drives key development programs through engineering to production while managing all internal aspects of the customer experience. The Program Manager will be responsible for the following:

• Lead high complexity custom motor and generator projects across functions using structured program/project management techniques and a phase gate process to achieve quality, schedule/delivery, and cost targets.
• Act as the liaison between Winding’s global customers and Winding’s global manufacturing sites (Materials Control, Scheduling, Engineering, Quality, AP/AR, Sales, etc.) with responsibility for handling all sales, engineering and tooling orders, account questions, complaints, returns, and other general queries for assigned accounts.
• Understand, apply, and disseminate complex or ambiguous customer requirements into actionable project plans.
• Provide guidance to the organization related to project execution and customer requirements.
• Mitigate project risks based on knowledge and understanding of the manufacturing process and business acumen.

• B.S. Degree in an applicable field (business management, engineering, or other) is preferred. Experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
• Project Management Training is required. PMP certification preferred
• Minimum of 5‑7 years of applicable experience in an engineered product environment in Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, Medical Device, O&G or other technology field
• Proven track record of delivering project milestones related to cost, timeline, and quality.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required for this position, including the ability to positively engage potential customers at any level in their organization in conversation in person and via phone and/or computer.
• Excellent organizational, decision‑making skills and the ability to be self‑motivated are required.
• Working knowledge of English (verbal and written) is required.
• Experience with one or more project management software tools is preferred. (MS Project, Asana, , etc.)
• Strong financial acumen and the ability to use this knowledge to influence short‑ and long‑term financial decisions of key projects, including capital expenditures is required
• Ability to document processes, process validations, qualifications, protocols, reports (technical and non‑technical), and test methods is required
• An understanding of continuous improvement principles and methodologies is essential. Six Sigma or other problem‑solving tools is preferred.
• Experience with risk identification, risk mitigation, and risk management related to project success is required.

• An awesome employee‑ownership culture
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, disability, life and more)
• Paid time off
• 401k match and ESOP contributions
• Flexible work environment
• Education reimbursement

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