Project Manager
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About Heraeus
Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead.
About Heraeus Covantics
We are one of the leading materials specialists in the production and processing of high-purity quartz glass and other high-quality materials such as ceramics and innovative composites. With a global team of over 2,000 employees and locations in Europe, the USA, and Asia, we specialize in manufacturing semi-finished products, complex system components, and customized solutions for the information and telecommunications industry, the production of specialty fibers for industrial and medical applications, semiconductor manufacturing, and optics.
In our company, you can expect an innovation-driven work environment, global teamwork, and the opportunity to take an active role in social and environmental responsibility. Become part of our team and shape the future with us!
Engage in our dynamic production operations in Chandler, Arizona as a Project Manager responsible for orchestrating and executing complex projects in line with stringent schedules. Your role involves collaborative planning and strategizing with cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones within budget.
Your Role and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the planning, implementation, and tracking of production-related projects throughout the site.
- Develop, manage, and enforce comprehensive project schedules, ensuring adherence to agreed timelines and budgets.
- Utilize Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor and evaluate both project success and overall site performance.
- Collaborate with site managers and department leaders to align project outcomes with strategic organizational goals.
- Conduct a comprehensive analysis of project risks and opportunities, devising contingency and proactive plans as needed.
- Provide regular project status reports to senior management, along with recommendations for ongoing improvements.
- Serve as a point of contact for customers, delivering informative and timely project updates, ensuring a transparent communication flow, and addressing any inquiries or concerns to maintain strong client relationships and project alignment.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives, instilling a culture of continuous improvement within the team and broader organization.
- Work in concert with cross-functional teams to align resources and coordinate collective efforts towards project objectives.
What is Required for the Role:
- Possess at least 8 years of experience in manufacturing operations, with a preference for significant project engineering background.
- Demonstrated proficiency as a PMO or Project Manager in a production or manufacturing setting.
- Solid analytical and decision-making skills, capable of developing and overseeing the application of KPIs.
- Exceptional organizational leadership, with an emphasis on guiding multifaceted project teams.
- Proficiency with a range of project management tools and software.
- Strong communication skills, capable of effectively articulating complex ideas and fostering stakeholder relationships.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems swiftly and with lasting outcomes.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is favored.
- Experience in implementing lean manufacturing methodologies and performance improvement programs.
- Advanced degree in Management or a relevant discipline.
ReqID: 57418
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