Project Manager

IKG USA LLC•Houston, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

IKG is the North American leader in the manufacture of high-quality steel and aluminum bar grating. We place a high value on our employees, our customers, and our stakeholders and we welcome like-minded individuals to apply to join our organization. We are part of the Meiser/Dutco group of companies operating in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Germany, Dubai, France, Hungary, Belgium, Egypt, Brazil, Morocco, Romania, Czech Republic, and Turkey employing over 14,000 employees globally. The Project Manager is the primary interface between the customer and internal resources. They are responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments, and goals.

Requirements

4-year degree, preferably in Engineering.
5 years progressive experience in Project Management or Production Management.
Minimum of 10 years manufacturing industry experience in construction, steel, and / or manufacturing industries.
Must possess solid communication skills, including the ability to write in a clear and concise manner
Must be able to resolve conflict, both internal and external, when it occurs.
Must demonstrate leadership including inspiring trust, mentoring, motivating, and positive reinforcement
Must possess solid negotiating skills
Must maintain a positive attitude and must facilitate teamwork
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical data, including technical drawings
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
Computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite and functional knowledge of ERP systems (Syteline)
Superior analytical skills
Ability to effectively plan and organize multiple projects concurrently
Attention to detail
High standard of personal integrity
Skilled at influencing worker behavior
Ability to maintain professional partnerships with customers and coworkers
The ability to follow direction or instruction

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering/ MBA is preferred.
Kaizen, Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and administer projects upon release of orders from Sales.
Coordinates Engineering, Sales, and Manufacturing teams to develop drawings and fabrication schedules in accordance with customer and contract requirements.
Effectively schedules incoming orders to ensure scheduled delivery dates are met.
Transfers orders between company plants as appropriate.
Maintains records control to assure organized and accurate records retention.
Manages scope changes, change orders, credit memos, and customer complaints.
Monitors job status on a daily basis.
Provides accurate order status information as required.
Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers.
Resolves complicated customer issues with little or no assistance.
All other duties as assigned by management.