Project Manager, Material Handling Automation | 50% Travel

Daifuku; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Health insurance

HSA/FSA

401K with match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is seeking a Project Manager to lead material handling automation projects across conveyors, robotics, AS/RS and software. You will manage project budgets, resources, and multiple locations, delivering on-time with high quality and customer satisfaction.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in PM/Engineering, at least 2 years of PM experience, and PMP certification or a plan to obtain within a year. Travel up to 50% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in PM, Engineering, Operations Management or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of project management experience.
• PMP certification preferred or able to obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Knowledge of materials handling, WMS, fulfillment or DC operations, and supply chain logistics.
• Knowledge of automation projects involving machines, robotics, controls, and software.
• Knowledge of the SDLC and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Plans, executes, and completes projects involving structures, conveyors, machinery, robotics, AS/RS solutions, racking, controls, and software.
• Manages project financials, cost management and project resources.
• Manages multiple projects across locations.
• Maintains relationships and contracts with customers and suppliers.
• Creates and manages project records per company standards.
• Provides updates aligned to company standards.
• Travels up to 50%.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Multitasking

English proficiency

Negotiation

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, or Operations Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is seeking a Project Manager to lead material handling automation projects across conveyors, robotics, AS/RS and software. You will manage project budgets, resources, and multiple locations, delivering on-time with high quality and customer satisfaction.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in PM/Engineering, at least 2 years of PM experience, and PMP certification or a plan to obtain within a year. Travel up to 50% is required.