Project Manager II

4 months ago

Novi, United States Daifuku Full time

Overview

Project Manager II

Daifuku Automotive America Corporation is a leader in optimizing, integrating, automating, and managing the logistical flow of material goods in the automotive automation/material handling systems. We focus on Design, Manufacturing, Installation and Support. Daifuku Automotive America Corporation has been a trusted partner to some of the world’s largest and fastest-growing companies, showing them how to use their space more efficiently to deliver improved productivity.

The company is currently seeking a Project ManagerII who will be based out of our Novi Michigan Office.

Daifuku Automotive America Corporation promotes and supports both individual and team success by providing opportunities to expand your skills and build on your capabilities. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a culturally rich workforce and proud of our diversity in background, experience and origin. Safety is part of our core values, we stress the importance to our employees by enforcing 5S and daily safety audits. 

Daifuku Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision, day one

FSA/ HSA

Optional Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Company provided life and disability plans

401K: Fidelity

7 Paid sick days (prorated according to start date)

13 paid vacation days (prorated according to start date)

11 paid holidays.

Annual bonuses based upon company performance and other factors.

PPE Reimbursement

Responsibilities

General Description:

This Project Management II role is for self-sufficient / self-starters only. Intermediate level at managing, planning, coordinating, organizing, and communicating the management of material handling systems. Applying knowledge of Project Management (with technical background) to manage projects which include (but not limited to) engineering, fabrication, operation, application, installation, and/or repair of material handling system components. The material handling systems include power & free conveyors (P&F), skid conveyors, electrified monorail systems (EMS), friction drive systems (FDS), skillet conveyors, slat chain conveyors, vertical drop lifts (VDLs), automatic storage/retrieval systems (ASRS), fork/robot transfers, automatic guided carts (AGCs).

You will functionally manage (with minimal assistance from others) the projects you are assigned to. You will be:

The primary person responsible for making sure the project goals are met (milestones, profit, planning requirements, reporting requirements) The company face to the customer - good communication and relationship building skills are required Responsible for creating and maintaining project planning of schedules and finances. Responsible to make sure the internal project team consisting of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, and Manufacturing are operating to the project plan and scope. Responsible to drive the site team with support of others as necessary to ensure goals and milestones are met Responsible to ensure the external project team consisting of multiple subcontractors are operating to the project plan and scope. Responsible to solve project issues as the arise while following project chain of command and escalation of issues as needed to maintain project goals. Travel to project jobsite as needed to manage subcontractors and ensure projects are on track to meet contractual milestones Responsible to understand the Daifuku project structure, procedure & strategy

Other Responsibilities

Learning and following Daifuku project structure, procedures, and strategy Responsible to gain Daifuku product and technical knowledge Bring projects in on schedule and under budget Price, track, process and manage all project Changes  Establish project team and meet frequently with members. Project Manager II is responsible for all meetings and meeting documentation Meet with customer and salesman to review project Establish procedure to ensure easy and complete communication to the customer, project team and all others involved (written and oral) Establish a detailed schedule, establish priorities, and identify long lead times Establish and maintain a cash flow schedule of values Monitor engineering and shop and make sure that downstream activities are supported Make sure all drawing submittals between Daifuku and our customer run smoothly and that all transmittals are recorded Review/create/understand/manage all requests for quotation and advise Sales of its disposition Review/create/understand/manage all changes before work proceeds Review/issue/understand/manage major subcontractors Work with accounting to create financial job forecasts and issue changes to subcontractors Create reports to keep management aware of job status Review/understand/communicate/coordinate/manage all punch list activity Initiate job close-out

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Automotive, industrial or construction experience required Conveyor and material handling experience desirable Strong eye for details and problem solving Must be self-managed and fully engaged in projects Need to be comfortable with creative problem solving and finding solutions that might not be obvious Need organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously Basic understanding of Microsoft Project is a plus Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point) Understanding of Wiring Diagrams and or Mechanical layouts / General Arrangements drawings is a plus OSHA 30 training is a plus Knowledge of Automotive Manufacturing is a plus

Education and Experience

Construction Management, Four-year accredited Engineering degree, and or equivalent work experience is required 2 – 4 years experience in Project Management within a conveyor, automotive, and/or warehouse capacity is recommended Automotive, industrial or construction experience is required

Required Equipment 

Steel Toe Shoes/Boots Basic tools Gloves, jackets and sleeves supplied (can use personal equipment)

Daifuku offers an excellent compensation package including great benefits such as excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays, 401K, Flexible Spending Programs, and more.

Daifuku is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or medical condition .

If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email

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