Sr. Project Manager

Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC•Phoenix, AZ

22h

About The Position

Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB) is seeking a manufacturing Network Operations Project Manager to plan and lead execution of multiple projects with primarily internal, but some external, team members to ensure on-time delivery within budgeted costs. Projects include production line changes, implementation of new technology, moves and consolidations, new plant production facilities, and other plant network efforts. Scope and complexity of projects may vary. The project manager will need to establish solid business relationships with team members and stakeholders, communicate across multiple functions to drive project efforts, and leverage manufacturing knowledge including raw material and finished good flow into and out of the facility, Lean methodologies, safety, and quality best practices with a total cost approach to meet project objectives. This role also requires the ability to supervise and troubleshoot issues among a highly experienced team.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience in product manufacturing, Lean manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and/or Operations
Minimum 2 years Project Management experience
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Tools such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or related discipline or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in consumer goods manufacturing environment preferred
PMP certification or equivalent preferred
Knowledge of Smartsheet or MS Project preferred

Responsibilities

Manage manufacturing operations projects across one or more plants involving about five or more functional groups to meet project deliverables of cost, time, and performance.
Define project deliverables, develop schedule with dependencies, identify critical path, track progress, and ensure interim deadlines and timely completion of project.
Capture operations related requirements necessary to meet project goals.
Secure appropriate resources, assemble and kick-off project team, and assign individual responsibilities.
Proactively resolve project problems and conflicts by involving appropriate stakeholders.
Communicate with leadership and key stakeholders on project status.
Identify, track, and ensure resolution of project challenges, issues, and risks. Remove roadblocks and obstacles.
Leverage functional support partners including Manufacturing, Materials, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Lean/Business Excellence, Safety, Human Resources, IT, Customer Service, and Finance.