Project Manager

States Manufacturing Corporation; Dayton (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

States Manufacturing Corporation in Minnesota is seeking a Project Manager with Industry Technical Expertise to lead projects from design through delivery. The role emphasizes coordination with sales, engineering and production and requires strong problem solving and teamwork.

Key duties include design reviews, project documentation, and coordinating testing and delivery to end users. Candidates should have 5+ years in project management, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, ERP experience, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management or a related field.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Electrical Power Distribution Equipment preferred.
• Experience with an ERP system.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for customers on assigned projects.
• Conduct design reviews and coordinate projects with sales, engineering and production.
• Verify project specifications and sales orders; liaise with customers for clarifications.
• Lead project reviews with production, engineering and sales; document progress and coordinate testing/delivery.
• Document factory inspections, quality inspections, and internal/customer testing.
• Improve project flow and standardize products and parts through value stream activities.
• Coordinate delivery and documentation to end-user sites.
• Create and manage project documents, schedules, submittals, and manuals.

Skills

Project management

Coordination

Teamwork

MS Office

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management or related field

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a Project Manager with Industry Technical Expertise. The ideal candidate would have experience in project management, project planning, and customer service. Extensive knowledge of the electrical power distribution industry is preferred. Ability to work in a team environment providing coordination and support from the sales order entry to shipment of completed products.This is a full-time position. Typical working hours will be Monday – Friday with hours ranging from 7:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary point of contact for customer for assigned projects.
• Conduct design reviews and coordination of projects with sales, engineering, and production.
• Verifies project specifications for and sales orders for validation of project conditions, while interfacing with customers for clarification or modifications needed to a project.
• Perform project review and follow up meetings with production, engineering, and sales to document progress and coordinate testing and delivery to end users.
• Perform project review and documentation for factory inspection, quality inspection and internal and customer-based testing.
• Perform value stream duties to improve project flow, simplify construction, and standardize products and parts produced by the company.
• Coordinate delivery and documentation of projects to end user sites.
• Creates and manages project documents, schedules, submittals, and manuals utilizing engineering inputs and managed documents.
• Leads the coordination, analyzing and acting upon information and feedback of customer needs or requests.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management or related field
• PMP Preferred
• Knowledge of Electrical Power Distribution Equipment preferred.
• Experience with an ERP system.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Ability to pass background and drug test prior to employment.
• Ability to work in a team environment to accomplish daily tasks.
• Superior problem solving, project management and analytical skills.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment:

• This position requires the ability to sit, and bend or stand for extended periods of time.

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 25% to Forgent Manufacturing facilities and customer sites