Project Manager

Metro Plastics Technologies, LLC; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible work schedules

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and short-term disability

PTO and holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Metro Plastics Technologies, LLC in Noblesville, IN is seeking an experienced Project Manager to coordinate the project management duties, align internal resources and external vendors, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires a technical bachelor’s degree, 3–5 years in manufacturing project management, and strong organizational and communication skills. Injection molding experience is a plus and a mindset of continuous improvement is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is desired.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing project management experience.
• Experience in injection molding is a plus.
• Strong time management and project management capabilities.
• Highly organized with ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors to meet client standards and ensure satisfaction.
• Capture Critical to Quality characteristics with Quality and Engineering to set projects up for production.
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget.
• Develop project scopes and objectives with all needed parties.
• Manage resource availability and allocation; establish relations with vendors.
• Direct problem-solving communication with subcontractors to overcome roadblocks.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Organized

Communication

Continuous improvement

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

About Metro Plastics Technologies

Metro Plastics Technologies is an industry leader in custom plastic injection molding. With over 50 years in business, Metro Plastics has extensive plastic production capabilities, engineering expertise, and a dedicated on-site tool room and metrology lab supporting operations in a newly built state-of-the-art facility in Noblesville, IN. We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team.

Job Title: Project Manager

Reports To: President

Supervisor: Yes

FLSA Status: Salary/Exempt

Employment Type: Regular, Full-time

Location: Noblesville Indiana

Purpose:

The project manager coordinates the project's management duties. To guarantee that projects are finished to the highest standard, the project manager arranges both internal and external vendors and resources. The project manager oversees and performs functions concerning projects. Such tasks may include calling clients, partners, and vendors; making appointments; doing site visits; and preparing reports.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors to meet the client's highest standards with the execution of projects and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Capture Critical to Quality Characteristics from the customer, in conjunction with Quality and Engineering, to set projects up to succeed when they are introduced to production.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget.
• Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all needed parties.
• Ensure resources availability and allocation.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
• Direct and Professional problem-solving communication with subcontractors and vendors to overcome roadblocks diplomatically.
• Manage changes in the project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Report and elevate to management as needed when problems occur and when issues or problems arise.
• Reviews client's specifications for adherence to capabilities and with guidance- provide production alternatives when necessary.
• Creates and updates project scopes for complex individual projects.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Education / Experience / Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is desired. Technical or vocational school training in related fields of study.
• 3-5 years of work experience, previous experience in a manufacturing environment in a project management function.
• Experience within injection molding is a plus.
• Strong time management and project management capabilities.
• Highly organized, with the ability to multitask effectively.
• Resourcefulness: Ability to independently grasp, dissect, and drive problems to a solution.
• Desire for Continuous Improvement: Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to drive continuous improvements in a dynamic work environment.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter and able to effectively work without close supervision.
• Flexibility and ability to handle and manage change effectively and efficiently.
• GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) a plus

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in a manufacturing / office environment
• Employee will sit, stand, or walk most of their work hours
• Employee will routinely use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay and Flexible Work Schedules
• Insurance Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company Paid Life and Short-term Disability
• Employee Paid Voluntary Life and Critical Illness Plans
• PTO, Floating and Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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