Project Manager - Milwaukee, United States - Global Power Components
Description
Global Power Components is a privately held,
growing
manufacturer of UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures and modular metal enclosures for housing fully-equipped electrical distribution and control equipment.We have recently moved operations into a newly renovated 450,000 sq. foot facility that will foster our continued growth as we continue to be recognized as the undisputed leaders in our industry.
As a result of our expansion, we are looking for a Project Manager to join our growing organization.
Global Power Components is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, at this time we are unable to sponsor Visas.
The manufacturing of our products is tied to a constantly changing work schedule. The schedule can change several times a day due to forces that are outside of our control.
A core responsibility of the Project Manager will be to work with the department supervisors to maintain a smooth work flow. If problems arise, a solution must be worked out immediately. If production in one department is held up, resources must be shuffled to a different department to help pull the schedule back in line. Issues and product changes will happen on a daily basis. Solutions must be quickly enacted in a calm and confident fashion.
The position requires constant follow-up and great people skills. This person should have manufacturing experience, be able to meet critical deadlines, be very thorough and micro-managing will be a major responsibility. Recent College grads encouraged to apply.
Core responsibilities
Manage several customer projects to the daily/weekly/monthly schedule
Allocate resources according to change in work flow
Manage project flow to avoid bottlenecks
Enter customer change orders to ensure all aspects of project have been accurately invoiced and communicated to the customer
Full knowledge and understanding of financial impact of project to ensure all aspects of project have been accurately and timely invoiced and communicated to the customer
Monitor long lead time items that may affect delivery
Follow-up with incoming product and inventory for future projects
Physically inspect custom items to be used on products
Prepare weeks in advance by reviewing engineering drawings before project goes live
Skills/qualifications required
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook
Previous similar experience managing projects
Ability to be flexible when required
Ability to meet timelines and be able to flex projects to meet demands of customers
Not afraid to micro-manage projects
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
Global Power Components is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Global Power Components is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.