Sr. Technical Project Manager

VARITE • Rockford, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

VARITE is looking for a qualified Sr. Technical Project Manager to represent Rockford Manufacturing/Operations on New Product Introduction (NPI) program core teams. This involves managing the technical transfer of new products and processes into successful production. The role is responsible for effective product and manufacturing process development and transfer for new products using project management best practices. The individual will ensure all stakeholders within operations functions and within the project team are properly represented, requiring that all product infrastructure and processes are defined, documented, verified, and managed while reducing manufacturing and operations risk at each phase of the transfer process.

Requirements

• BS degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering or related field with 5+ years post undergraduate experience.
• Must be highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Requires the ability to influence upwards and across functions and businesses.
• Understands overall manufacturing processes and has the ability to proactively identify constraints and improvement opportunities.
• Understands the key concepts of lean manufacturing and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Strong project management skills and knowledge.
• PRMS, E1 and/or other ERP experience.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, and V-Lookups) and ability to use Microsoft Project.
• Familiar with Design Excellence tools and principles: Six Sigma, DFSS, and DOE.
• Familiar with statistical analysis software such as JMP and/or Minitab.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent preferred but not required.
• A BS degree in life sciences (biology, biochemistry, organic chemistry, etc) would also be desirable.
• Experience with design transfer from R&D to Manufacturing would be good experience for this role.

Responsibilities

• Represent Manufacturing and Operations on new product introduction core teams.
• Partner with Program Management, R&D, Technical Operations (Manufacturing Sciences and Engineering), and Manufacturing work centers to deliver highly reproducible products and processes.
• Develop and maintain detailed plans and schedules for all tasks owned by Manufacturing/Operations.
• Perform manufacturing process design reviews and risk assessments.
• Generation and maintenance of the Manufacturability Index both as a separate deliverable and as part of the project's Operations Report.
• Create and update documented transfer plans, reports and status updates.
• Prepare presentations and conduct reviews for Manufacturing/Operations readiness.
• Prepare written work instructions and manufacturing product documentation based on drafts from R&D, Manufacturing or other sources.
• Implement developmental outputs into product infrastructure, SKU creation, manufacturing process, documentation and procedures.
• Identify and proactively involve the appropriate individuals to participate in the NPI process (including partners and stakeholders at other sites and sometimes in other countries).
• Provide project and program leadership by effectively influencing without direct authority.
• Work hand-in-hand with other areas of the business to identify actions proactively rather than reactively.
• Make certain that all members of the NPI Core and Extended teams are effectively working from the same goals/forecast and are aligned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.
• Legal Service Plans: Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.
• employee referral bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior