Samuel, Son & Co. is growing! If you are looking for a rewarding career opportunity with a family run, industry leading organization, bring your experience and motivated attitude to Samuel, Son & Co. We are seeking a Project Manager to join our team in a remote capacity. Much of the work would be in the Atlanta, GA and Fort Mill, SC areas. If you think you have what it takes to become part of our team, contact us today. 

Here are some of what we have to offer: 

- Competitive compensation 
- Paid vacation and an annual bonus 
- Health, dental and vision insurance 
- Pension plan with company match 
- Opportunity for fast advancement and career growth

As an integral member of our Manufacturing team, you will use your technical and leadership skills to enhance, problem solve and engineer solutions across all Manufacturing sites. Working with a highly skilled team in a fast pace, manufacturing environment, you will bring technical solutions to a diverse array of challenges. 
This is your opportunity to make your mark by successfully executing all assigned projects and delivering strong, technically sound solutions. Our team members are driven and passionate about growth, innovation & collaboration. We are constantly striving to improve so that we can better support the shop floor. If this describes you, then you will no doubt be a great fit for our team! 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

- Lead execution of projects & initiatives that align with Manufacturing business objectives resulting in successful outcomes that drive the business forward 
- Define and execute project scope, goals, roadmap and deliverables in collaboration with Senior Management, Plant Leadership and other stakeholders 
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules with key milestones and associated communication keeping stakeholders focused on the agreed scope and benefits of the initiative 
- Identify project related risks, discrepancies and issues and provide solutions-based input for resolution
- Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans 
- Maintain robust relationship with business leads and be flexible in design changes and business needs as initiatives progress 
- Develop and embed “best practices” across Manufacturing sites, including process measures, process tools, and controlling KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) 
- Identify potential areas of continuous improvement across Samuel, Son & Co., Ltd. through which the Operational Excellence team would be an avenue towards success 
- Build, develop and grow business relationships vital to the success of the initiative 
- Provide training based on Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement models best practices 
- Support on all initiatives as required 
- Model the Operational Excellence mission and values of continuous improvement across all initiatives, business units and levels across the organization 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with work experience in the manufacturing industry preferred 
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills combined with impeccable business judgement 
- Strong data driven decision making skills and experience 
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal and presentation skills to influence, motivate and manage diverse groups 
- Ability to understand and communicate to the business in a clear, coherent and organized manner to all levels of the organization 
- Outstanding organizational and planning skills and attention to detail with high standards for quality 
- Ability to work independently and manage changing priorities 
- Demonstrated self-starter with a high level of energy, motivation and tenacity 
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Project, Excel, PowerPoint and Word) 
- Driver’s license is required 
- Must have authorization to travel to Canada; flexibility to travel extensively within the US and Canada is required Equal Opportunity 

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Samuel, Son & Co. is growing! If you are looking for a rewarding career opportunity with a family run, industry leading organization, bring your experience and motivated attitude to Samuel, Son & Co. We are seeking a Project Manager to join our team in a remote capacity. If you think you have what it takes to become part of our team, contact us today. 

Here are some of what we have to offer: 

- Competitive compensation 
- Paid vacation and an annual bonus 
- Health, dental and vision insurance 
- Pension plan with company match 
- Opportunity for fast advancement and career growth

The Project Manager, Manufacturing works with the Operational Excellence team to lead execution of projects that meet the strategic business and operational needs of Samuel’s Manufacturing Business Units, according to deadlines and within resource constraints. This role will work closely with Operational Excellence team and Plant Leadership within the Manufacturing Business Units to ensure efficient planning and successful execution of all assigned projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

- Lead execution of projects & initiatives that align with Manufacturing business objectives resulting in successful outcomes that drive the business forward 
- Define and execute project scope, goals, roadmap and deliverables in collaboration with Senior Management, Plant Leadership and other stakeholders
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules with key milestones and associated communication keeping stakeholders focused on the agreed scope and benefits of the initiative 
- Identify project related risks, discrepancies and issues and provide solutions-based input for resolution 
- Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans 
- Maintain robust relationship with business leads and be flexible in design changes and business needs as initiatives progress 
- Develop and embed “best practices” across Manufacturing sites, including process measures, process tools, and controlling KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) 
- Identify potential areas of continuous improvement across Samuel, Son & Co., Ltd. through which the Operational Excellence team would be an avenue towards success 
- Build, develop and grow business relationships vital to the success of the initiative 
- Provide training based on Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement models best practices 
- Support on all initiatives as required 
- Model the Operational Excellence mission and values of continuous improvement across all initiatives, business units and levels across the organization 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with work experience in the manufacturing industry preferred 
- 5 – 10 years’ project management experience, in a role that requires involvement, understanding and execution of business improvement initiatives 
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills combined with impeccable business judgement 
- Strong data driven decision making skills and experience 
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal and presentation skills to influence, motivate and manage diverse groups 
- Ability to understand and communicate to the business in a clear, coherent and organized manner to all levels of the organization 
- Outstanding organizational and planning skills and attention to detail with high standards for quality 
- Ability to work independently and manage changing priorities 
- Demonstrated self-starter with a high level of energy, motivation and tenacity 
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Project, Excel, PowerPoint and Word) 
- Driver’s license is required 
- Must have authorization to travel to the US; flexibility to travel extensively to the US is required SAM123