Project Manager- Rail (Panels)

PLASCORE INC•Zeeland, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager will manage all aspects of incoming customers’ projects by determining the customer’s needs and working with the various departments within Plascore to satisfy those needs. A strong focus on customer service and accuracy in quotations and project launches. To deliver first-class product launches and ensure all customer specifications are adhered to during the product launch. Organizing and controlling project activities through communicating risks, opportunities, and status of the project. Coordinates between purchasing, scheduling, and engineering for a successful project completion.

Requirements

At least five years progressively more responsible experience
A professional level of knowledge in a specialized field equivalent to that ordinarily acquired by completing a four-year baccalaureate program.
Strong attention to detail
Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations).

Responsibilities

Reviews project blueprints and specifications, works with purchasing and production to develop quotes and assembles project submittals.
Follow through on quote until closing.
Create accurate quotations within a timely manner by means of advanced skills in completing cost estimates, cost break downs, and blueprint reading.
Perform contractual document review including technical specs, and logistics specs.
Assist with sourcing products to meet customer expectations.
Input and maintain customer contact information in Plascore's contact management system within SAP.
Ensure project launch with strong coordination between all departments.
Track the delivery of materials in support of new projects, coordinating with purchasing.
Works with scheduling and engineering on prioritizing new project launches and critical shipments.
Maintaining and monitoring project plans, project schedules, non-recurring charge budgets and expenditures.
Documenting and following up on important actions and decisions from meetings.
Maintains organized and detailed records of project.
Communicate with customers to identify and define project requirements and dates.
Responds to incoming calls and inquiries from customers.
Make sales calls and presentations to customers and end users.
Participate in planning, setting up, and attending relevant trade shows.
Attend national and international exhibits, as a visitor, exhibit staff and presenter.
Maintain a current lead list, containing potential, current, and lost sales opportunities and applications for selected markets and applications.
Participate in providing sales forecasts for existing, newly closed, pending, and potential accounts.
Make customer visits on an as-needed basis, up to 5 workdays per month, not counting travel time.
Prepare call reports on each customer contact and/or visit.

Benefits

Bonus Programs
$1,200 Employee Referral Bonus - Paid in monthly increments.
Quarterly Bonus- based on business unit metrics
Health Benefits
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) with Flex Spending or Health Savings Accounts
Free high-deductible health plan for employee only coverage.
New Hires are eligible for health insurance benefits on day one!
Company provided short-term and long-term disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program- including legal & professional counseling services
Paid Time Off
Paid and unpaid vacation totaling 6 weeks (years of service determines paid portion)
8-week paid sabbatical for every 10 years of service
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(K) & Roth 401(K) 50% match up to 6% for all participating employees.
Educational Support
Tuition Reimbursement for job-related and certificate programs
Dependent scholarship to cover up to 100% of tuition cost for child dependents
Use of training grants like GoingPro to allow for professional development
Childcare Flex Spending Account for childcare
Tri-Share childcare program (2/3 of childcare costs covered)
Company Events
Annual company picnic
Annual golf outing
Annual holiday party
Other Perks
White-Caps baseball ticket raffles
Discounts available at: MVP Athletic Club, Stellantis, Bedslide, Enterprise rentals, RX Optical
Clean work environment
Smooth pace of work
Family owned and operated.
Security of work for an established, growing company that serves a diverse customer base.
Bi-Weekly Pay