ILUS - Project Manager

Daifuku Intralogistics America; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health insurance

401K with company match

Life and disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America is seeking a Project Manager to lead material handling automation projects, coordinating structures, conveyors, robotics, AS/RS, racking, controls, and software. This role includes managing project financials and resources while liaising with customers and suppliers across multiple sites.

You will maintain project records, adhere to Daifuku standards, and provide regular updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in project management, engineering, operations management, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of project management experience.
• PMI/PMI-PMP certification preferred or able to obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Knowledge of materials handling, WMS, fulfillment or distribution center operations, and supply chain logistics.
• Knowledge of automation projects with machines, robotics, controls, and software.
• Knowledge of SDLC and business contracting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to rapid priorities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to work weekends/evenings during go-live.

Responsibilities

• Plans, executes, and completes projects involving structures, conveyors, machinery, robotics, AS/RS solutions, racking, controls, and software
• Manages project financials, cost management, and resources
• Manages multiple projects across locations
• Manages relationships and contracts with customers and suppliers
• Creates and maintains project records per company standards
• Follows Daifuku Intralogistics standards for project execution
• Provides verbal and written updates per company standards
• Travels up to 50%

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Operations Management, or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Overview

About Us

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is a leading provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in-house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs a full spectrum of intralogistics solutions to meet client needs. These include leading-edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice- and light-directed order fulfillment equipment, a suite of warehouse controls & execution software, robotics, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), mezzanines, and structures, all backed by critical round-the-clock service and support.

If you want to join a team of industry leading experts who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you!

Job Summary

The Project Manager manages material handling automation projects involving a wide variety of equipment, machines, software, controls, and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Plans, executes, and completes projects involving structures, conveyors, machinery, robotics, AS/RS solutions, racking, controls, and software
• Responsible for the management of project financials, cost management and project resources
• Manage simultaneous projects in multiple locations
• Manages relationships and contracts with multiple customers and suppliers
• Creates and manages project records in accordance with company standards
• Follows Daifuku Intralogistics standards for project execution
• Provides verbal and written updates for projects aligned to company standards
• Travels up to 50%

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree inProject Management, Engineering, Operations Management,or equivalent experience

• Minimumof2 years ofproject managementexperience
• Project ManagementProfessional(PMP)certificationpreferred or able to obtain within 1 year of hire

• Knowledge of materials handling, warehouse management systems (WMS), fulfillment or distribution center operations, and supply chain logistics
• Knowledge of automation projects involving machines, robotics, controls, and software
• Knowledge of the software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Knowledge of business accounting and contracts
• Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project skills
• Ability to handle multiple project assignments and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced results-oriented environment
• Leadership skills
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and listening skills
• Strong organization and collaborative skills
• Ability to work weekends and evenings as required, particularly during project go-live events
• Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language

Benefits Summary

• Generous PTO which includes Vacation, Sick, Floating Holidays and Company Observed Holidays
• Health insurance including prescription drugs, dental, and vision insurance coverage, at a nominal monthly cost for you and your dependents
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Health Care expenses
• Daifuku Intralogistics 401K Plan with a company match
• Voluntary and Company paid life insurance along with company paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Allow us to invest in you and join our Tuition Reimbursement Program

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