Retail Project Manager - Store Fixtures

Company Description

EWI Worldwide is a privately owned company driven by an entrepreneurial culture of innovative craftsmanship that started in our shop and design studio and has evolved into all aspects of our business, including strategy, creative, technology, production and event services. We combine the physical with the digital, creating live experiences that connect brands more personally with their targeted audiences. We do this across all kinds of brand spaces from exhibits, customer and consumer events to digital platforms and retail stores. We are headquartered in Detroit (Dearborn, MI), with operations and full-time staff in Milwaukee, Winston-Salem, Shanghai and Hamburg.

Job Description

The Retail Division of EWI Worldwide located in Milwaukee, WI is hiring a Retail Project Manager - Store Fixtures.  Experience with purchasing and managing the production, quality, and schedules for large, retail programs a plus. 

Qualifications

• 3 years experience managing outside supplier quality, and delivery of finished goods.
• Ability to read blueprints and have related experience in woodworking and metal fabrication.
• Must be Self-motivated, dependable, and diligent.
• Must be highly organized, customer focused, problem solver.
• Must have attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Know how to use various programs within Microsoft Office and possess the ability to learn new technology.

Additional Information

PURPOSE:
Manage all aspects of manufacturing by examining engineering drawings and specs, reviewing prototypes for accuracy and finish, managing suppliers, assembly methods, packaging, and shipping. Establish and maintain supplier production schedules and quality standards.

Production Management

• Review current suppliers for quality and their ability to maintain schedules.
• Research new suppliers and sources of materials and components, when needed
• Setup and monitor project within company ERP system.
• Setup and relay quality standards, tolerances, and guidelines to suppliers.
• Review approved artwork for accuracy prior to releasing to suppliers (working with Design or AE/PM when client supplied)
• Setup supplier production schedules to meet client and EWI needs and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Approve supplier samples, pre-production materials and packaging.
• Supervise production at suppliers to ensure delivery schedules are met and quality standards are maintained.
• Draft instruction sheets and work with Design for final layout.
• Create supplier purchase orders and approve supplier invoices.
• Issue final recap noting areas that needed special attention, had significant effects on the budget, cost efficient means of reproduction or required/suggested changes before doing a rerun.
• Report project costs related to budget at project completion.
• Comply with all company rules and safety regulations.
• Monitor and manage continuous improvement efforts.
• Ability to travel locally and occasionally overseas to monitor production.

Communication

• Effectively communicates relevant project information to all parties in a timely manner to avoid any delays in production.
• Protect EWI and client confidential and sensitive information.
• Ensure production information is complete, current, and stored appropriately.
   

Leadership/Teamwork

• Take part in cross-functional teams as required to ensure all projects meet customer expectations.
• Manages communications and relationships between EWI and supply base.
• Prepares for internal and supplier meetings and progress reviews.
• Build a knowledge base of suppliers. 
• Continually seeks opportunities to improve customer satisfaction.
• Review supplier quality performance, make recommendations for improvements as needed.
• Inventory/Warranty Management.
• Monitor and manage EWI inventory levels.
• Manages and tracks third party inventory.
• Review, recommend, and resolve warranty related issues.

If you enjoy working in a collaborative, fast paced environment we encourage you to apply.

If interested, please forward a resume and your salary requirements to dpeterson @ ewiworldwide.com

EWI offers a competitive salary, paid time off, and a comprehensive benefit plan.