Project Manager - Manufacturing

DESCRIPTION

Manages, develops, and implements projects of varying complexity and size in the assigned functional area. Partners with business stakeholders to ensure successful project completion

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead multiple projects from inception to completion.
• Facilitate project planning sessions with internal stakeholders to determine the scope and objectives of each project.
• Work with business stakeholders to establish project performance goals.
• Design project plans, develop timelines, identify project milestones, and track performance against goals and timelines.
• Identify, track, and resolve project issues.
• Monitor and communicate project status to the project team.
• Plan and monitor project budgets, conduct research and analysis, and provide input into the design and development of project plans and timelines.
• Manage project risks using quality tools to identify areas of risk and work with others to identify alternatives or solutions.
• Document and share team learnings with other teams; draw on other project team experiences to enhance project success.
• Maintain project notes, databases, and other records; monitor measures and communicate with Project Sponsor and other stakeholders on the status of specific projects and assignments.
• Identify and assign appropriate resources to accomplish various project tasks.
• Guide and coach team members through various stages of the project; provide developmental feedback to team members.
• Participate in manufacturing processes for the Cylinder Head manufacturing line.
• Participate in equipment finalization, DAP, specification finalization, trials, and final commissioning at the plant.
• Improve layout and material flow for operational efficiency.
• Support CAPEx and cash flow management in a timely manner.
• Monitor project progress, highlight risks, and develop corrective actions.
• Conduct team meetings and communicate effectively with site operations, Manufacturing Engineering (ME), Quality, and supplier teams.
• Maintain project tracking and documentation to complete all New Business Startup (NBS) project steps.
• Map supplier capacity and develop end-to-end Value Stream Mapping (VSM) for the new line.
• Support the new line with Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Cummins Manufacturing System (CMS), and Industry 4.0 requirements.
• Assist with the development and implementation of manufacturing standards and working methods using continuous improvement tools.
• Work with internal and external resources on specific project assignments

• College, university, or equivalent degree required.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

• Intermediate level of relevant work experience, including team leadership experience.
• Financial acumen: Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
• Business insight: Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals.
• Effective communication: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Managing complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Conflict management: Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
• Planning and alignment: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Project Issue and Risk Management: Managing the process to identify, assess, and prioritize issues and risks using recommended tools and disciplines.
• Project Resource Management: Developing resource plans using recommended project management tools and processes to manage resources effectively.
• Project Schedule Management: Managing the planned schedule using recommended tools and processes to drive completion within the agreed timeline.
• Project Scope Management: Managing a list of project deliverables to ensure that the project includes all the work required and only the work required to complete the project successfully.
• Valuing differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.