ILUS - Project Manager

Daifuku Intralogistics America; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health insurance

HSA or FSA

401K with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America is seeking a Project Manager to lead material handling automation projects across multiple locations. You will oversee hardware, software, and control systems, manage budgets and resources, and maintain strong customer and supplier relationships.

The role requires a PMP-friendly background, 2+ years of PM experience, and willingness to travel up to 50% while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet project milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 2 years of project management experience.
• PMP certification preferred or obtainable within 1 year of hire.
• Knowledge of materials handling, WMS, or distribution operations helpful.

Responsibilities

• Plans, executes, and completes projects involving structures, conveyors, machinery, robotics, AS/RS solutions, racking, controls, and software.
• Manages 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%.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Multitasking

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft 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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