Production Project Manager

RTC•Rolling Meadows, IL

11d•$61,746 - $93,854•Hybrid

About The Position

The Production Project Manager participates in managing the manufacturing and deployment phases of Point of Purchase displays and fixture programs. The role ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to quality expectations by applying knowledge of manufacturing processes, and documents key learnings from projects. The position works with Development Project Management and departments across the organization to plan and track projects, assess risks, communicate requirements and schedules, monitor costs, coordinate sourcing and deliveries, and complete project documentation. It may involve coordinating activities at other RTC global facilities and communicating outside normal business hours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Business, Operations Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related Manufacturing degree, or equivalent experience.
2–3 years of Project Management experience.
Ability to work independently as a self-starter in a fast-paced environment.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
Knowledge of MS Project.
Ability to read engineering drawings.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work with various teams throughout the organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience using an ERP system.

Responsibilities

Assess each project situation, determine appropriate actions, and ensure required actions are implemented.
Develop project plans as requested or collaborate with Development Project Management to create them; create and maintain Gantt charts and communicate timing requirements and tasks to Account Management and Development Project Management.
Conduct an in-depth risk assessment for each project and maintain detailed knowledge of the status of owned projects.
Communicate requirements, tasks, completion dates, work in process, required samples, and other project information to related departments.
Maintain current knowledge of the relationship between estimated and actual project costs, including materials, labor, engineering time, design time, and manufacturing engineering time.
Preserve and increase knowledge of manufacturing processes related to the Point of Purchase industry.
Work with Sourcing, Purchasing, and global Project Management to ensure timely delivery of components and finished goods to RTC or directly to customers.
Coordinate activities for, and possibly travel to, other RTC global facilities during the manufacture of displays or fixtures under the role’s ownership; this may include regular communication in evenings or early mornings.
Complete all department-required documentation for owned projects.
Maintain functional knowledge of the Project Management module of RTC’s MRP system and working knowledge of other applicable areas of the system.

Benefits

Hybrid schedule with at least two in-office days per week after onboarding.
Medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with two PPO plans and one HMO plan.
Dental insurance through two PPO plans.
Access to BCBS Benefit Value Advisor and Member Rewards programs.
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care.
Commuter transit benefit.
401(k) plan with a 6% contribution and 3% company match, including a Roth option.
Company-paid life insurance equal to three times salary, with the option to purchase additional coverage.
Company-paid short-term disability insurance; long-term disability is optional.
16 days of PTO each year.
9 paid holidays.
Tuition assistance program.
Early Fridays year-round, with work ending at 2:30 PM.
Volunteer Time Off and company-sponsored volunteer activities.
Employee Assistance Program offering legal, financial, and counseling resources.
Discounts on fitness center memberships for employees enrolled in Blue Cross plans.
100% coverage for preventive care, including annual check-ups and screenings.
Lactation rooms at the Rolling Meadows location.
Annual on-site flu clinics in Romeoville and Rolling Meadows for employees and covered dependents, or coverage through insurance if off-site.
Mentors with deep industry experience, management support for career goals, and opportunities for training and advancement.
Eligibility for an annual bonus.