Lead Project Planner

Found in: Talent US C2 - 1 week ago

Brookfield, United States Metso Full time

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 05/08/2024

We are seeking a Senior Project Planner to join our Project Delivery team. This role has a big responsibility and contribution on the results ensuring that projects stay on schedule and on budget. You will be responsible for planning and managing the material associated with capital equipment orders for standard products ensuring customer and internal delivery requirements are met. Also working in this role, you will have a great visibility among departments.

This position is in Brookfield, WI - with minimum of 4 times a week at the office. 

Team you belong to:

You will join a team of Project Planners which are responsible for planning and monitoring the progress of projects deliverables through their life cycles. The Project Planner ensures that other internal departments and suppliers provide the deliverables of the project on time and help the Project Managers to coordinate tasks and track the completion of schedule duties to prevent delays.

In this position, you work very close to the Project Managers for Standard Projects and will have the opportunity to liaise with several departments such as Proposals, Engineering, Supply Chain, Product Support and Field Services.

Our team culture is all about to be proactive, result oriented mindset, ambitious for better results implementing continuous improvement tools, fast pace, and hands on. Everyone in our group works seeking for the best project results to meet and/or exceed our internal stakeholders and customers’ expectations. The members in our team are in Brookfield (WI), York (PA) and Finland.

What you’ll do:

• Manage the scope of projects, including determining the start and delivery dates. 
• Communicate, track, and make sure teams adhere to delivery dates for all project deliverables working with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Warehouse and other departments.
• Perform critical path analysis in projects to track, and coordinate actions to meet the On Time Delivery (OTD) requirements.
• Liaison between Metso offices to ensure Mining Crushing Standard Products parameters are properly implemented, and global BOMs are extended to respective plants. 
• Compile monthly data for key metrics in standard presentation – warehouse, expedites, project results, etc – review the data and implement/keep track of action plans.
• Ensure engineering change notices are communicated & implemented within the project. 
• Maintain production priority for capital equipment jobs utilizing scheduling reports. 
• Coordinate picking & packing of Milwaukee supplied items with the warehouse. 
• Assist the Project Management Team with scheduling updates for shortages, material impact on milestone invoices, material deliverables and action plans for OTD requirements.
• Implement and keep track of project and department KPIs.
• Track data related to Project Planner activities, provide reports and schedules, identify, and manage improvement projects to meet and/or exceed project delivery targets.
• Identify risks that can delay a project or increase the cost and take proper action. 
• Lead cross-functional projects resulting in cost savings, lead-time reductions, and/or new communication, tools, and policies.
• Provide inputs for lessons learned.
• Create and keep updated procedures and work instructions. Train and share knowledge the Project Planner team.

Who you are:

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business or related field or equivalent education and experience (BS degree a plus).
• 5 years of experience in Planning and/or Project Management role.
• Advanced knowledge of position, technical skills, and processes. 
• Adept at reading / interpreting packaging specs, Bill of Materials, standards, and others. 
• Experience in SAP Production Module (PP), Material Management Module (MM) or Project Systems (PS).
• Knowledge and experience on MS Project
• Experience with Project Management (PMP, PMI-BA, CAPM certification a plus)
• Experience in continuous improvement projects (Green Belt certification a plus)
• Direct relevant experience in the construction, heavy equipment, or mining industries is preferred.


What's in it for you:

• Wellbeing and safety - benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services.
• Annual bonus - global incentive programs tied to business and performance targets.
• Hybrid working possibilities - while we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• Extensive learning opportunities - ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.
• A thriving culture – we are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together. 

Get in touch:

Did not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. You may be the right candidate for the role.

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