Join our operations team where you will be influential in shaping our business strategy and ensuring we have the most effective operations. Be your own boss by creating your own career path and pushing your professional limits.
Job Summary
Senior Project Manager manages and coordinates all aspects of customer programs while achieving operational and financial targets for mid-large-sized divisional customers. The Senior Project Manager may also work alongside an Account Executive on programs involving multidivisional coordination.
Principle Duties and ResponsibilitiesCoordinate and manage all phases of the project/program, including RFP, order confirmations, sales orders, detailing, purchasing, production, delivery, and installationDevelop and manage critical project/program timelines by first obtaining customer approval for said timelines and monitoring the process through to completion providing updates and adjustments where necessaryReview and approve all design/detail architectural fixture drawings prior to release to the customerActively manage customer inventories and re-ordersMonitor production status of fixtures at factories to ensure quality and lead time standards are being met.Aid in the development of corrective actions where neededAssist in managing finished goods inventory related to assigned customerSupport estimating and costing of programs, including participation in cost-reduction programsPursue revenue and gross margin growth in partnership with Sales and OperationsEmbody what it means to be an IDX Project Manager, ensure that you become an extension of your Customer's team, and constantly work with Customer Advocacy at the forefront of your mindAct as a mentor to junior level Project Management associates and provide training where requiredMay be required to oversee Project Administrators and Project CoordinatorsMay be required to travel as required
QualificationsPreferred bachelor's degreeMinimum of five years of experienceWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Outlook and other software for business applicationsExperience in manufacturingProficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing, and speakingAbility to successfully interact and communicate with all organizational levels and the publicDemonstrate proficiency in general telephone and office etiquette and legible handwritingDemonstrate ability to develop and maintain strong customer relationshipsAbility to apply business math to manufacturing processesAbility to read and understand engineering drawingsAbility to use a computer as well as typical business operation and communication softwareAbility to manage several activities/projects at once, to organize and prioritize work, to meet deadlines, to prepare plans, goals and budgets
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Universal Forest Products and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.