Project Manager

SUMMARY:

Directs, plans, and coordinates activities to ensure any new product launches, product ramp ups, existing product / packaging and or process changes, and product ramp downs are carried out according to internal and external processes. The Product Launch & Change Manager is the coordinator between all departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Follows and supports all Company Safety policies and procedures
• Manages and coordinates frequent cross functional team meetings to communicate any upcoming changes regarding products, packaging and or materials
• Manages project, action & timing plans for each change and ensures all supporting departments meet the required timelines. Escalates any deviations to senior management.
• Manages and creates any internal and external reports and communications for any changes
• Manages the preparation for any test runs by setting up cross functional checklists, pre-meetings, and line time requests
• Ensures project targets (cost, quality, delivery timing, safety, performance) are met
• Organizes and manages lessons learned meetings after changes
• Manages Product Feeding test
• Responsible to develop and or further improve the internal processes based on experiences and or lessons learned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No direct supervision responsibility. Manages cross functional teams

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, or supply chain; OR 2 years’ related experience
• Related experience includes:
  • Must have exceptional attention to detail
  • Food / Petfood experience is preferred but not required
  • Project Leader experience
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, and ability to prioritize
  • Must be a self-starter and driven
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills and analytical abilities
  • Strong interpersonal skills

Computer and Technology Skills:

The successful candidate will be proficient in MS Office applications, Minitab, SAP or other ERP systems

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. German language speaking skills is another advantage.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and ability to apply concepts such as: fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, and talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 15 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Allergen Awareness

Products produced in this facility may contain the following allergens: Egg, Shellfish, Fish, Gluten.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to create a contract, nor are they to be construed to constitute contractual obligations of any kind or a contract of employment between Saturn Petcare Inc. and any of its employees. The provisions of job descriptions have been developed at the discretion of management and may be amended or cancelled at any time by Saturn Petcare Inc. with or without notice.

Employment with Saturn Petcare Inc. is voluntarily entered into, and the employee is free to resign at will at any time, with or without cause. Similarly, Saturn Petcare Inc. may terminate the employment relationship at will at any time, with or without notice or cause, so long as there is not violation of applicable federal or state law.