Project Management
SUMMARY: Directly supervises and coordinates the activities of production workers. Manages the processes for the shift to ensure that production goals are met. Provides training and direction to employees. Ensures efficient and productive use of all equipment and maintains a safe working environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Lead and train employees, answer questions, provide coaching and discipline as needed
· Provide clear expectations to all employees
· Perform random inspections to ensure quality of parts produced
· Ensure employees are on-time and at equipment when expected
· Monitor and evaluate rates for obtainability and correct processes or rates as necessary
· Pursue optimization of earned hours
· Monitor work area and enforce safety regulations
· Develop new ideas and processes to save time, material, and money
· Work with management to resolve employee problems, complaints, or grievances
· Accountable for shift performance in quality, earned hours, and meeting production schedule
· E-mail daily results to President, Production Manager, and Production Planner
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Work with engineering to ensure good fixtures and develop continuous process improvement
· Work with maintenance to ensure equipment is consistently maintained and running efficiently
· Work with human resources to maintain adequate staffing
· Ensure compliance with 5S program
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· Five (5) years of manufacturing experience working with a variety of tubing and bending equipment
· Leadership skills and experience
· Ability to read and understand blueprints and work instructions
· Basic experience with Microsoft Computer Programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel
· Excellent communication abilities
· Organizational skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· Quality Control knowledge and experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
This job operates in a warehouse/manufacturing environment. The noise level in this work environment is usually loud.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, hear, stand, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Summary:
Plan, coordinate, and oversee metal fabrication jobs internally and through subcontract operations. Facilitate communication among internal teams, customers, and suppliers to ensure project management efficiency. Utilize ERP software for job entry and order management.
Responsibilities:
Sales:
Collaborate with customers on new and ongoing projects.
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers.
Job Routing:
Proficiently use ERP/Business Software and share knowledge within the company.
Set up manufacturing methods following company standard procedures.
Ensure accuracy of drawings, electronic files, job routing, work instructions, etc.
Manage jobs and coordinate with production and scheduling for timely delivery.
Expedite projects and maintain communication with stakeholders.
Outsourcing:
Coordinate with external companies for necessary parts and maintain production schedules.
Collaborate with the purchasing manager to order materials and subcontract operations.
Ensure outside suppliers adhere to timelines and quality standards.
Communication:
Maintain clear and consistent communication with customers and suppliers via phone and email.
Respond to emails within one hour during office hours, providing updates if additional time is needed.
Maintain a positive attitude and morale during all tasks and interactions.
Notify necessary individuals within the customer’s organization of shipment status and provide documentation promptly.
Purchasing:
Procure materials and hardware required for job completion.
Ensure materials are available before needed, avoiding “just in time” ordering.
Closing Jobs:
Properly close out packets/jobs/routers and record margins.
Notify management if margins fall below 30%.
Document all notes on job packets for future reference.
Perform other assigned duties.
Education and Certifications:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Two-year associate degree and two years of experience in project management or related field.
Skills/Abilities/Competencies:
Understand blueprints and material requirements.
Willingness to tackle challenges and take on additional tasks independently.
Ability to multitask effectively.
Knowledge of metal shop workflow.
Proactive engagement with team members.
Effective planning and execution skills.
Strong decision-making abilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of inspection procedures.
MDS Staffing is seeking a Water Resources Project Manager that will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing various water resources projects, including watershed management, flood control, storm water management, and environmental conservation. This role requires strong project management skills, technical expertise, and the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams, as well as maintaining and growing relationships with clients to supplement the company’s business development activities.
Responsibilities may include:
· Managing project schedules, budgets, and resources
· Project planning
· Team management
· Risk management
· Regulatory compliance
· Data analysis
· Stakeholder Engagement
· Project oversight
· Quality control
· Communication and collaboration
· Documentation and reporting
Preferred Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:
· Strong technical skills and knowledge of the industry
· Project management of State and Local Government projects
· Proven leadership and effective communication
· Problem-solving ability
· A work hard, play hard, innovative attitude
· A desire to grow with the company
· Strong knowledge of hydrology, hydraulics, and storm water management
· A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (or related field) with Professional Engineer licensure (PE) in Minnesota
· Knowledge of CADD software, preferably MicroStation
· Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
· Experience supervising staff
Exciting opportunity for an experienced Transportation Project Manager. In this role you will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on State, Local Government, and private projects, primarily in the transportation arena. Project Managers plays a crucial role in the successful completion of transportation projects while ensuring they are safe, efficient, and cost-effective.
This is a multifaceted position involving planning, coordination, oversight, and overall project management. It involves multi-tasking in a leadership role with a high potential for growth within a recognized and growing industry leading firm. Effective communication with clients and team members are essential components of the role, as well as maintaining and growing relationships with clients to supplement the company’s business development activities.
Responsibilities may include:
· Managing project schedules, budgets, and resources
· Team management
· Risk management
· Project oversight
· Quality control
· Communication and collaboration
· Documentation and reporting
Preferred Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:
o Strong technical skills and knowledge of the industry
o Project management of State and Local Government projects
o Proven leadership and effective communication
o Problem-solving ability
o A work hard, play hard, innovative attitude
o A desire to grow with the company
o B.S. in Civil Engineering (or related field) with Professional Engineer licensure (PE) in Minnesota
· Knowledge of CADD software, preferably MicroStation
· Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
· Experience supervising staff