Manager - Sales Project - Port Jervis Project Management Salary SG&A

KDC One•Port Jervis, NY

About The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for the coordination and organization of resources, equipment, meetings and information to ensure that all new product launches are successful (e.g. within time and budget). Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Coordinate all briefs and forecasts for new projects; manage components, bulks and raw materials needed to complete pilots and trials (e.g. identification, delivery, approval to pull from stock, component requests, adjustment out of inventory) and ensures all key stakeholders have needed items to meet project milestones and deadlines. Updates and maintains the project tracking tools in Smartsheet to maintain an accurate level of information on all site-related projects (e.g. customer service, production, compounding, engineering, research and development/innovation); creates project timeline with Critical Path callouts to share with team and customer. Tracks the project “innovation to production” with final hand off at the end of First Production. Prepares, submits and ensures the on-time completion of RFP and line trial quotes and tooling authorization forms; gathers quotes for change parts from engineering and maintains tracker for finance purposes. Coordinates line times/dates for trial with scheduling and the customer operations team to ensure line trials can be completed with minimal disruption to production; communicates with key stakeholders on upcoming line trial to provide visibility on upcoming projects impacting production. Prepares line trial packets including all documentation needed to support the line trial (e.g. customer line trial form, internal line trial form, DTO). Ensures all line trial documentation is completed by internal team; gathers information from engineering and quality and aligns on critical messaging to customers. Sends finished good samples to customers after trial is completed as outlined in line trial form requirements. Leads Project update meetings for the site, providing accurate updates and necessary site information to the customer; communicates clearly any critical decisions or dates and drives for alignment to keep projects moving forward and follows up appropriately on any outstanding issues. Drives project “on time” delivery by communicating and following up with all stakeholders on outstanding information or deliverables to assure customers’ needs are met. Completes briefs and forecasts, line trial quotes, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), and other paperwork according to established company policy. Maintains confidentiality of customer product information, budgetary information and other sensitive and confidential information. Exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works outside of the normal schedule as needed due to workplace demands (e.g. supporting off-shifts). Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business management, operations management or related field is strongly preferred; in lieu of a degree, equivalent work experience is required
Minimum of 3 years of training/experience in project management
Experience with planning and requirement phases from a Project Management perspective (e.g. developing project plans, refining scope, driving and leading team in all above areas,)
Knowledge of: Microsoft Office Suite: FDA Good Manufacturing Practices and OSHA Safety Requirements; Microsoft Project, or other Project Planning tool
Skill in: solving problems; prioritizing work to ensure deadlines are met; negotiating effectively with others
Ability to: manage multiple and competing priorities; resolve difficult situations with no clear direction; adapt to change; develop and maintain good working relationships; develop and maintain processes and workflows; be detail-oriented; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a diverse group of individuals; present information to large and small groups; be organized and work quickly and efficiently with short deadlines; multi-task; read, comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions, including SOPs; work independently and as part of a team; operate a computer; wear required PPE as needed when walking through the facility; appropriately identify and communicate critical information; build relationships with customer counterparts; respond effectively and timely to customer inquiries and concerns

Responsibilities

Coordinate all briefs and forecasts for new projects
Manage components, bulks and raw materials needed to complete pilots and trials
Update and maintain the project tracking tools in Smartsheet
Create project timeline with Critical Path callouts to share with team and customer
Track the project “innovation to production” with final hand off at the end of First Production
Prepare, submit and ensure the on-time completion of RFP and line trial quotes and tooling authorization forms
Coordinate line times/dates for trial with scheduling and the customer operations team
Prepare line trial packets including all documentation needed to support the line trial
Ensure all line trial documentation is completed by internal team
Lead Project update meetings for the site
Drive project “on time” delivery by communicating and following up with all stakeholders
Complete briefs and forecasts, line trial quotes, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), and other paperwork according to established company policy
Maintain confidentiality of customer product information, budgetary information and other sensitive and confidential information
Exhibit regular and predictable attendance and works outside of the normal schedule as needed due to workplace demands
Perform other related duties as required