AFA Project Manager III - Daifuku America Corporation
Novi, MI
About the Job
AFA Project Manager III
Job Location
US-MI-NOVI
# of Openings
1
Shift
1st Shift
Company Division
AFA
Overview
Project Manager III
Daifuku 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 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 an experienced Project Manager III who will be based out of our Novi Michigan Office.
Daifuku 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.
DaifukuBenefits
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 role is for self-sufficient / self-starters only. Managing, planning, coordinating, organizing, and communicating the management of material handling systems. Applying knowledge of Project Management to manage projects which include engineering, fabrication, operation, application, installation, and/or repair of material handling system components from start to finish. A "typical" material handling system might 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 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 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
Other Responsibilities:
Bring projects in on schedule and under budget
Learning and following Daifuku project structure, procedures, and strategy
Price, track, process and manage all project changes
Establish project file and review all material
Establish project team and meet frequently with members. Project Manager is responsible for all meetings and meeti
Job Location
US-MI-NOVI
# of Openings
1
Shift
1st Shift
Company Division
AFA
Overview
Project Manager III
Daifuku 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 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 an experienced Project Manager III who will be based out of our Novi Michigan Office.
Daifuku 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.
DaifukuBenefits
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 role is for self-sufficient / self-starters only. Managing, planning, coordinating, organizing, and communicating the management of material handling systems. Applying knowledge of Project Management to manage projects which include engineering, fabrication, operation, application, installation, and/or repair of material handling system components from start to finish. A "typical" material handling system might 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 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 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
Other Responsibilities:
Bring projects in on schedule and under budget
Learning and following Daifuku project structure, procedures, and strategy
Price, track, process and manage all project changes
Establish project file and review all material
Establish project team and meet frequently with members. Project Manager is responsible for all meetings and meeti
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