Fleet Project Manager

Riggs Industries•Somerset, PA

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

J&J Truck Bodies seeks a Fleet Project Manager who will ensure that assigned fleet projects adhere to established schedules, specifications, and budgets. The role will be responsible for overseeing assigned fleet build projects, coordinating the communication and activities between various internal and external customers. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Coordinate the activities of multiple departments (sales, engineering, supply/procurement, order processing, manufacturing, marketing) to confirm that assigned fleet build projects are completed according to specifications, budgets, and timelines. Create and manage a detailed project plan to track progress. Organize and lead project team and ensure compliance, ownership, and cohesion. Maintain regular communication with customers/clients to arrange meetings, confirm project schedules, and discuss any project problems. Ensure that customers and senior management are regularly informed of the status of the project and any problems or potential deviations from approved timeline or budget. Forecast potential schedule delays and develop alternate plans to achieve the project goals. Serve as the central point of contact assigned fleet projects and drive visibility to all parties. Drive accountability amongst internal and external teams. Lead any corrective action plans in an authoritative manner. Work with management and other organizational team members to develop and optimize project KPI's, including cost reduction, delivery times and efficiency. Set the expectation for and enforce consistent documentation, change management, organization methods, control document repositories, approval procedures, etc.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Knowledge of manufacturing process so he/she can develop technical scenarios to meet the goals of the project.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, including Microsoft Excel and/or Project.
Organizes and manages projects; interacts, supports, facilitates, and leads multi-functional work teams; leads teams to consensus; strong negotiation skills.
Associate's or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university.
Minimum of three years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering).
Certified Project Management (CPM)
Working knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma manufacturing principles

Responsibilities

Coordinate the activities of multiple departments (sales, engineering, supply/procurement, order processing, manufacturing, marketing) to confirm that assigned fleet build projects are completed according to specifications, budgets, and timelines.
Create and manage a detailed project plan to track progress.
Organize and lead project team and ensure compliance, ownership, and cohesion.
Maintain regular communication with customers/clients to arrange meetings, confirm project schedules, and discuss any project problems.
Ensure that customers and senior management are regularly informed of the status of the project and any problems or potential deviations from approved timeline or budget.
Forecast potential schedule delays and develop alternate plans to achieve the project goals.
Serve as the central point of contact assigned fleet projects and drive visibility to all parties.
Drive accountability amongst internal and external teams.
Lead any corrective action plans in an authoritative manner.
Work with management and other organizational team members to develop and optimize project KPI's, including cost reduction, delivery times and efficiency.
Set the expectation for and enforce consistent documentation, change management, organization methods, control document repositories, approval procedures, etc.