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MBS is hiring Project Manager in Lebanon, OH. This position is a full-time, direct hire opportunity.
Responsible for managing cross-functional projects achieving scope requirements to the proposed schedule, while ensuring budgets are achieved. This role will be involved in the project scope definition and will manage the product launch, installation, and customer close-out of Capital Projects in the Pulp & Paper Industry. Success measures will include on-time project launch date, project budget performance, meeting or exceeding project requirements, and manufacturing performance to standard, all while advancing the company's mission of being a forward-thinking, collaborative, and ethical business.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manages cross-functional projects to a successful outcome.
- Ensures functionality meets the project requirements.
- Guarantees project timing is developed and maintained.
- Monitors project spend to ensure actual is at or below budget.
- Manages the risk of the project as defined in the project document.
- Manages project scope change, seeking appropriate approvals and adjusting time, budget, design specifications, and risk accordingly.
- Primary emphasis for the role will be to manage Capital projects for the Stock Prep and Chemical Pulping industry.
- Provides direction for all functional resources to ensure successful completion of tasks.
- Duties also include the below:
- Supports sales and purchasing teams during vendor selection and final client meetings.
- Creates, manages, amends, and publishes project schedules.
- Creates, updates, and manages project budget.
- Updates project scope/product functional scope documents to align with any changes in approved scope.
- Communicates regularly on status and expectations.
- Coordinates with company site supervisors & managers..
REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to directly interface with customer contacts for project status and updates.
- Exhibits a positive approach.
- Successful track record of taking initiative and getting results.
- Provides examples of working well within and leading a team.
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other related software. Strong preference given to candidates with MS project experience.
- Ability to read technical drawings with GD&T.
- Demonstrates company’s values of personal accountability, discipline, trust, and proactive action.
- This position requires a Bachelor of Science degree in a technical field with 5 years of work experience.
- Five or more years of cross-functional project management experience is mandatory.
- Must have a track record of successfully leading production release of Capital projects.
- A suitable candidate will provide examples of their personal actions and results achieved against project schedule, budget, scope change, and risk management.
- Ability to manage 3-4 projects simultaneously through various phases of the project is also required.
- Candidate should also have experience managing NPD projects through a Stage-Gate process.
- Experience with sheet metal fabrication, welding, cast iron part design, and injection molded plastic part design/assembly is preferred.
- Preference will also be given to candidates with PMP certification and experience from the Pulp & Paper industry (visiting or working/directing in a mill).
ABOUT THE KABLE GROUP
For over 50 years, The Kable Group has been committed to connecting candidates looking for reliable work opportunities with companies in need of workforce solutions. We leverage our expertise in core industries to ensure that the needs of our clients and our candidates alike are satisfied. Whether it’s a professional position, skilled labor need, or an education opportunity, The Kable Group’s suite of solutions caters to finding the right fit, every time.
At the Kable Group, we do not just accept diversity — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it. Read our full diversity statement here.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.
