LHH is seeking a Project Manager for a Direct Hire, Permanent Placement position with a manufacturing client located near Anderson, Indiana. This is an opportunity to join a tight-knit organization that has a long, rich history of manufacturing quality products and providing their employees with a strong work-life balance. In this role, you will lead a variety of projects involving new product development and custom orders for clients in diverse industries. The compensation is commensurate to experience and ranges between $70,000-80,000 per year and includes a comprehensive benefit package, Paid Time Off, 401K program with a company match, and more.

***Company will not sponsor applicants for Work Visas***

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the Sales and Design Teams to establish and lead projects which support the growth of the organization
• Effectively partner with a cross-functional team and establish project plans, tasks, resources, and ownership to ensure timelines are met
• Manage budgets, develop cost savings initiatives, and achieve all cost reduction savings targets
• Monitor workload, project capacity, and develop strong relationships with business colleagues
• Coordinate internal and external resources for the successful planning and execution of projects
• Work proactively to remove project obstacles, identify, and manage issue escalations, and provide support to teams balancing competing priorities
• Actively drive the enhancement of project management processes, tooling, and templates to improve the project management function
• Provide timely status reports and program summaries including scope/schedule/quality risks, project status, resource allocation and customer impact
• Identify and manage costs associated with project budgets
• Partner with engineering, marketing, and sales teams to drive new business and new product development
• Create and document new processes as required.
• Collaborate with business leaders to ensure that all appropriate safety and compliance regulations are being met at all times
• Stay abreast of industry trends and market developments in your respective categories

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor Degree in Project Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, and/or Supply Chain Management is preferred but not required
• Must have 3+ years of experience serving as a Project Manager within a manufacturing environment (PLEASE NOTE: Candidates from cable/internet, IT, or service-related candidates will NOT be considered)
• Must have experience with New Product Development (although no design experience is necessary in this role)
• PMP Certification is preferred
• Must be a high-performer, goal setter, who can motivate others
• Must possess a track record of being a results-driven person who consistently meets and exceeds organizational goals
• Must be a natural problem-solver who possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills
• ***Company will not sponsor applicants for Work Visas***

If you or someone in your network fit this profile and would like to apply for this Project Manager Job near Anderson, IN, please submit your application alongside your resume using the link in this posting.

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