Project Manager

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develops and manages project timelines and associated communication
• Accountable and responsible for management and successful completion of assigned projects to meet agreed timeline
• Identify and manage risks within projects
• Transparent identification and management of customer-driven or internal scope changes
• Clear and confident project escalation to stakeholders & leadership
• Facilitates/leads regular project updates/conference calls with customer
• Manages internal cross-functional resources ensuring completion of assigned deliverables
• Manages open sales order activity/dates for assigned NPD deliverables
• Participates in cross functional development and review/approval of manufacturing and quality documentation
• Participates in on/off site technical discussions/DFM reviews with customer
• Provides technical support to estimating/sales for quoting new programs
• Participates in tooling design review activities
• Contributes to data analysis and collaboration with Quality Engineering
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• Provides engineering consulting on existing production programs as needed
• Create, track, and report critical department KPI’s
• Initiate, lead, and participate in continuous improvement activities as needed to support critical KPI goals
• Manage projects across Trelleborg Medical Solutions manufacturing sites as needed

Education and Experience

Required:
• Bachelor’s degree or 10 years equivalent experience
• 5 years minimum experience working in a polymer processing or medical manufacturing environment in a technical or leadership role
Desired:
• 5 years minimum experience working in a polymer processing or medical manufacturing environment in a technical or leadership role and performing the essential job functions listed above
• Post-secondary education, apprenticeship, or certificate training in polymer related or project management discipline

Competencies

• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Strong communication skills and strength in initiating and leading conversation
• Strong assertiveness to approach individuals to develop further relationships
• Recognizes and manages conflict effectively
• Understanding of basic manufacturing costs
• Understanding of rubber, silicone, or plastic molding and extrusion processes
• Understanding of injection mold tooling design concepts
• Familiarity with secondary operation, assembly, and medical device packaging techniques
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and specifications
• Familiarity with ISO13485 and QMS standards
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts and problem solving techniques
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Ability to communicate clearly by conveying and receiving ideas, information and direction effectively
• Ability to challenge oneself to consistently meet all goals and deadlines
• Willingness to strive for excellence by producing work that is free of errors and mistakes
• Facilitating positive interactions with customers and coworkers by offering encouragement, fostering teamwork and addressing conflict appropriately
• Commitment to making improvements company wide
• Competence using Microsoft Office tools
• Competence using CRM, ERP, BI, and QMS software tools
• Ability to form strong interdepartmental relationships