Project Manager (ICO)
US Gestamp Chattanooga II, US, US Gestamp
Short Description
JOB SUMMARY
Give strategic guidance to teams and project managers with the goal of providing the most efficient and reliable equipment, standards, and processes available to meet the companies goals of continually improving products and services, providing value to the customers, ensuring integrity in the relationships with employees, vendors, and the community, and be committed to continuous improvement.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Understand and comply with all Gestamp PRL H&S and OSHA safety requirements.
2. Understand and comply with all ISO/ TS/Customer Quality systems and environmental requirements.
3. Apply GPCS and Team Center methodology and tools to manage the project.
4. Health & Safety of self and collogues including outside contractors or support personnel.
5. Provide an atmosphere that challenges the teams to continually develop and refine the equipment, standards, and processes that provide value.
6. Oversee all aspects of an ongoing program including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and financial controlling program activities to meet Business case KPIs.
7. Ensure that the product meets or exceeds company’s Quality standard and is delivered at the correct time
8. Addresses programs roadblocks through appropriate functional managers
9. Provides leadership for improvement processes
10. Evaluate and help the launch leader develop their knowledge and skills to become more valuable assets
11. Ensure that the production line is ready to align with customer launch milestones
12. Assist the leadership team with decisions concerning capacity, equipment, and process planning.
13. Be current in latest technology and trends concerning hot and cold metal stamping and assembly.
14. Implement best practices.
15. Support the Program Management group in evaluation of new work and tooling.
16. Support team functions by:
a. Kaizen submittal and implementation
b. Cross-training with others
c. Problem solving
d. Supports operational metrics and meets operational needs
17. Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
2. 5 years automotive manufacturing
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Excellent verbal and written skills
Strong people skills with a willingness to empower the team
Effectively able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Clear understanding of Lean Principals & Tools
Personal computer skills with familiarity with word processing, spread sheets, and Gantt charts.
Knowledge of project management principles
Working knowledge of MS Office
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION
1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk and hear
2. Employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds
3. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
4. The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
5. The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so other will understand
6. The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted
7. This job requires travel that, on rare occasions, can be for extended periods
8. May be required to work extended hours on occasion
9. Handle the stress of a fast-paced environment
10. Complex problem solving
JOB SUMMARY
Give strategic guidance to teams and project managers with the goal of providing the most efficient and reliable equipment, standards, and processes available to meet the companies goals of continually improving products and services, providing value to the customers, ensuring integrity in the relationships with employees, vendors, and the community, and be committed to continuous improvement.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Understand and comply with all Gestamp PRL H&S and OSHA safety requirements.
2. Understand and comply with all ISO/ TS/Customer Quality systems and environmental requirements.
3. Apply GPCS and Team Center methodology and tools to manage the project.
4. Health & Safety of self and collogues including outside contractors or support personnel.
5. Provide an atmosphere that challenges the teams to continually develop and refine the equipment, standards, and processes that provide value.
6. Oversee all aspects of an ongoing program including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and financial controlling program activities to meet Business case KPIs.
7. Ensure that the product meets or exceeds company’s Quality standard and is delivered at the correct time
8. Addresses programs roadblocks through appropriate functional managers
9. Provides leadership for improvement processes
10. Evaluate and help the launch leader develop their knowledge and skills to become more valuable assets
11. Ensure that the production line is ready to align with customer launch milestones
12. Assist the leadership team with decisions concerning capacity, equipment, and process planning.
13. Be current in latest technology and trends concerning hot and cold metal stamping and assembly.
14. Implement best practices.
15. Support the Program Management group in evaluation of new work and tooling.
16. Support team functions by:
a. Kaizen submittal and implementation
b. Cross-training with others
c. Problem solving
d. Supports operational metrics and meets operational needs
17. Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
2. 5 years automotive manufacturing
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Excellent verbal and written skills
Strong people skills with a willingness to empower the team
Effectively able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Clear understanding of Lean Principals & Tools
Personal computer skills with familiarity with word processing, spread sheets, and Gantt charts.
Knowledge of project management principles
Working knowledge of MS Office
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION
1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk and hear
2. Employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds
3. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
4. The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
5. The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so other will understand
6. The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted
7. This job requires travel that, on rare occasions, can be for extended periods
8. May be required to work extended hours on occasion
9. Handle the stress of a fast-paced environment
10. Complex problem solving
Long Description
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.