Project Manager

Trelleborg; Paso Robles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Trelleborg in California is seeking a Project Manager to lead polymer processing and medical manufacturing projects, developing timelines and coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery.

The role demands strong leadership, risk management, and experience with ISO13485/QMS standards, with ongoing collaboration with customers and internal stakeholders to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 10 years equivalent experience.
• 5 years minimum experience in polymer processing or medical manufacturing in a technical or leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages project timelines and communication.
• Accountable for completion of assigned projects to meet timelines.
• Identify and manage risks within projects.
• Manage customer-driven or internal scope changes.
• Escalate to stakeholders clearly.
• Lead regular project updates with customers.
• Coordinate cross-functional resources for deliverables.
• Oversee open sales order activity for NPD deliverables.
• Participate in development and approval of manufacturing and quality docs.
• Participate in on/off site technical discussions/DFM reviews.
• Provide technical support to estimating/sales for quoting.
• Participate in tooling design review activities.
• Contribute to data analysis with Quality Engineering.
• Provide engineering consulting on existing production programs.
• Create, track, and report KPI’s.
• Lead continuous improvement to meet KPI goals.
• Manage projects across Trelleborg Medical Solutions sites.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Manufacturing costs

Mold tooling

Lean manufacturing

ISO13485

QMS

CRM

ERP

BI

Blueprint reading

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 10 years equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM

ERP

BI

QMS

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages project timelines and associated communication
• Accountable and responsible for management and successful completion of assigned projects to meet agreed timeline
• Identify and manage risks within projects
• Transparent identification and management of customer-driven or internal scope changes
• Clear and confident project escalation to stakeholders & leadership
• Facilitates/leads regular project updates/conference calls with customer
• Manages internal cross-functional resources ensuring completion of assigned deliverables
• Manages open sales order activity/dates for assigned NPD deliverables
• Participates in cross functional development and review/approval of manufacturing and quality documentation
• Participates in on/off site technical discussions/DFM reviews with customer
• Provides technical support to estimating/sales for quoting new programs
• Participates in tooling design review activities
• Contributes to data analysis and collaboration with Quality Engineering
• 2(4)
• Provides engineering consulting on existing production programs as needed
• Create, track, and report critical department KPI’s
• Initiate, lead, and participate in continuous improvement activities as needed to support critical KPI goals
• Manage projects across Trelleborg Medical Solutions manufacturing sites as needed

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or 10 years equivalent experience
• 5 years minimum experience working in a polymer processing or medical manufacturing environment in a technical or leadership role

Desired:

• 5 years minimum experience working in a polymer processing or medical manufacturing environment in a technical or leadership role and performing the essential job functions listed above
• Post-secondary education, apprenticeship, or certificate training in polymer related or project management discipline

Key Skills

• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Strong communication skills and strength in initiating and leading conversation
• Strong assertiveness to approach individuals to develop further relationships
• Recognizes and manages conflict effectively
• Understanding of basic manufacturing costs
• Understanding of rubber, silicone, or plastic molding and extrusion processes
• Understanding of injection mold tooling design concepts
• Familiarity with secondary operation, assembly, and medical device packaging techniques
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and specifications
• Familiarity with ISO13485 and QMS standards
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts and problem solving techniques
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Ability to communicate clearly by conveying and receiving ideas, information and direction effectively
• Ability to challenge oneself to consistently meet all goals and deadlines
• Willingness to strive for excellence by producing work that is free of errors and mistakes
• Facilitating positive interactions with customers and coworkers by offering encouragement, fostering teamwork and addressing conflict appropriately
• Commitment to making improvements company wide
• Competence using Microsoft Office tools
• Competence using CRM, ERP, BI, and QMS software tools
• Ability to form strong interdepartmental relationships

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