Project Specialist

The Project Specialist is responsible for efficiently coordinating the supply of products and services for defined project business.

Project business consists of significant revenue opportunities with customers with specific commercial and/or technical arrangements.

This employee exercises discretion and independent judgment in the performance of office work or works directly related to projects and/or Key Account customers. Regularly and directly assists managers or exempt administrators or works under only general supervision while executing special assignments or performing specialized or technical work requiring special training experience and/or addition this position spends more than 50% of work time performing administrative duties.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Regularly communicate with Production Planning to communicate current and upcoming projects.
• Supply chain to ensure transparency of product needs and precise scheduling of incoming orders.
• Assembly and Custom Products to understand capacity and utilization rates.
• Machine Service to coordinate fusion machine and accessory needs.
• Maintain the project schedules and reports and communicate with the project team risk.
• Lead and support project teams comprised of diverse cross-functional members potentially including numerous outside vendors and spanning multiple geographic locations includes leading project kick-off meetings as necessary.
• Contribute to a high-performing highly motivated collaborative team environment of trust empowerment accountability and recognition.
• Manage projects that can range in scope from low complexity to significant growth breakthrough opportunities managed domestically.
• Maintain a sense of urgency facilitate problem-solving sessions and meetings to address obstacles and hold team members accountable to program commitments.
• Maintain precise forms of project communication that can be used throughout various levels of the organization ranging from individual project contributors to senior leadership.
• Participate in Production meetings as required.
• Committed to the protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees customers and neighbors. Responsible for maintaining and continuously improving our Environmental Management System (EMS).
• All other duties as assigned.

Working Relationships:

Internal:Extensive personal and telephone contact with Production Planning Supply Chain Assembly External Sales Global Industries Customer Service Technical Service and Machine Service.

External:Contact with customers to communicate project schedule and product availability.

Desired Requirements:

• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3 to 5 years in related product or industry preferred.
• SAP experience a plus
• Proficient personal computer skills; familiar with Microsoft Office a plus.

Knowledge Skills Training & Abilities:

• Excellent written verbal and presentation communication skills
• Ability to efficiently multi-task and meet deliverables even under pressure.
• Creative and critical thinking with strong attention to detail
• Ability to understand and utilize MRP systems.
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Superior analytical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively on a team.
• Ability to travel on a limited basis.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements:

• Primary work in a climate-controlled office environment Monday - Friday.
• Typical office/factory environment with possibility of exposure to heat in production areas.
• Ability to discern various colors (wires electronic components etc.).
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Occasionally.
• Bending reaching and standing as needed.
• Must be able to talk and hear.
• Sitting more than 2/3 of the time.
• Use of hands to finger handle or feel over 2/3 of the time.

Salary Range: $70000 - $95000 Per Year Bonus

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