Project Manager

Hybrid Ag; Loves Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hybrid Ag in Loves Park, IL seeks a Project Coordinator/Manager to lead cross-functional projects with Sales and Manufacturing, ensuring timelines and client requirements are met.

You will schedule regular project meetings, clarify scope, track progress in systems, and communicate risks and actions to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and client communication.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to learn necessary software programs.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for Sales Representatives and Manufacturing Teams for ongoing projects.
• Coordinate project timelines and ensure deadlines are communicated and met.
• Schedule and lead regular project meetings with manufacturing leads.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Time management

Software learning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Odoo

Job description

• Act as the primary point of contact for both Sales Representatives & Manufacturing Teams for all on-going projects.
• Coordinate project timelines, ensuring that deadlines are communicated effectively and met.
• Schedule & lead regular project meetings with manufacturing leads to discuss progress, challenges, and action items.
• Work closely with the Sales Team to understand the client's requirements and expectations.
• Clarify with the Sales Team project scope, specifications, and any special instructions from the clients.
• Provide regular feedback to the Sales Team regarding feasibility, costs, and timelines for on-going projects.
• Communicate project details, specifications, and any client preferences to the Manufacturing Team.
• Ensure that the Manufacturing Team understands the requirements and expectations for each project.
• Address any questions or concerns from the Manufacturing Team regarding project specifications or execution.

Resource Managment :

• Coordinate with other Departments (i.e. Sourcing/Purchasing, Scheduler, Shipping) that all required resources have been accounted for to ensure completion of project.

Quality Control :

• Conduct regular quality checks throughout the production process to identify and address and issues promptly.
• Work with the Quality Team to troubleshoot any potential quality issues to ensure that corrective actions are implemented as needed.
• Identify potential risks or challenges that may impact project timelines or quality.
• Work with the manufacturing team to develop strategies to address identified risks and minimize their impact on the projects.
• Proactively communicate any risks or issues to RSSP Stakeholders and propose solutions to mitigate them.

Documentation and Reporting :

• Maintain accurate records within Odoo of project details, including specifications, timelines, and communications.
• Document lessons learned from completed projects that would help develop future improvements and best practices.

Customer Satisfaction :

• Ensure that client expecations are met and exceeded for every project.
• Proactively communicate with clients to provide updates on project status and address and concerns or questions.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in project managment and client communication.
• Good understanding of computers and willingness to learn necessary software programs.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.