Intralogistics Project Manager — Multi‑Site Travel

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

HSA/FSA

401K

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation, a leader in intelligent material handling systems, seeks a Project Manager-Intralogistics to lead complex automation projects across multiple sites in the US.

Responsibilities include planning, executing, and delivering projects with conveyors, robotics, AS/RS, software, and controls, while managing budgets, resources, and client relationships; travel up to 50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Operations Management, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of project management experience.
• PMP certification preferred 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.

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%.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Leadership

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation, a leader in intelligent material handling systems, seeks a Project Manager-Intralogistics to lead complex automation projects across multiple sites in the US.

Responsibilities include planning, executing, and delivering projects with conveyors, robotics, AS/RS, software, and controls, while managing budgets, resources, and client relationships; travel up to 50% is expected.