Manufacturing Project Manager

Piab Group•Hickory, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Piab Group is a global leader in vacuum automation solutions, dedicated to improving customer productivity, sustainability, and safety. Founded in 1951 and now owned by Patricia Industries, Piab serves over 100 countries across various industries including e-commerce logistics, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and automotive. The company fosters an innovative culture, offers global impact and presence, and is committed to a sustainable vision and professional growth in a diverse and inclusive environment. Piab is a stable employer with strong support from its ownership.

Requirements

Technical Leadership and Understanding
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Basic knowledge of inventory, shipping and receiving
Advanced knowledge of various manufacturing processes
Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s system infrastructure (Project Tracking, ERP, PDM, etc.)
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Self-motivated and driven to continuously improve
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
4+ years’ Experience in manufacturing or industrial background (preferred)
4+ years’ Experience overseeing project management of manufactured systems
Experience or certification with lean processes and data analysis
Data/inventory management system experience
Skilled in Microsoft sweet processes
Eperience with Production Planning

Nice To Haves

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software (Excel skills preferred)
Experienced with ERP systems.
Quickly understands and analyses complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgements
Demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development
Communicates in a clear, precise, and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively
Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience, and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals

Responsibilities

Develop the overall project execution plan from PO receipt through design, production, shipment, installation, and final acceptance.
Act as the main point of contact for the customer from receipt of PO until project completion.
Lead internal project kick-off aligning Sales, Design, Production, and logistics.
Maintain constant communication across all involved departments to prevent missed handoffs and unresolved dependencies.
Balance competing project priorities and escalate capacity and resource conflicts.
Develop recovery actions when delivery dates are at risk, such as reprioritizing work and resources, and/or utilizing external capacity.
Prepare regular project reports covering schedule status, budget status, resource needs, risks, key decisions and customer commitments.
Utilize proper tools to create a clear visual of project requirements and status to critical teams.
Track and communicate manufacturing KPI’s and achievements on a daily report.
Create and maintain a detailed project schedule with clear milestones, dependencies, lead times, and critical-path activities.
Facilitate job and workorder release to manufacturing.
Plan and reserve time for design, purchasing, manufacturing, assembly labour, testing, quality inspection, shipping, installation and commissioning.
Coordinate production schedules with internal manufacturing teams and external suppliers or manufacturing partners.
Maintain a rolling resource forecast to anticipate upcoming workload and capacities.
Support the proper utilization of company ERP system and data tracking.
Track actual costs against budget including engineering time, labour, materials, purchased components, subcontracting, freight, travel, installation and rework.
Translate the project schedule into a purchasing and material-readiness plan.
Ensure long lead-time materials and critical components are identified and ordered early.
Coordinate with Purchasing on supplier lead times, order status, expediting needs, and supply risks.
Act according to the Piab Code of Conduct and know and follow the Piab values, mission and routines.
Travel to both Piab and external parties’ global destinations when applicable.