Project Manager

Job Summary

Founded in 1979, Specialty Manufacturing, Inc. (SMI) is a leading supplier of custom silicone products with advanced silicone molding and bonding expertise. We provide advanced silicone capabilities for various industries where silicone has a significant impact. With deep knowledge and exceptional service, we deliver products with the end user in mind.

SMI is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Manager to take full ownership of projects from the point of sale through successful order fulfillment.

The SMi Project Manager plans, organizes, and oversees a project from start to finish, ensuring it is completed on time, within budget, and to the required standards. Their responsibilities include creating project plans and timelines, managing resources, assigning tasks, removing roadblocks, and communicating with both the project team and customer, to ensure the project's success.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Manage SMi website and inquiries, responding within 24 hours of receipt
• Support customers: Quote, answer questions, manage day-to-day issues, answer emails, etc.
• Maintain and build relationships with suppliers
• Manage Process Development Checklists for new products and track from development to release into production
• Meet with key customer product development teams to assure SMI gets input into designs
• Work with quality on customer quality issues
• Participate in ISO audits
• Compile and analyze quotes of sales data and forecast future growth and business needs
• Manage and prepare monthly quote to sale ratio data for VP of Quality

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree: Business, Management, Information Technology, Engineering or related field.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with customers and team members.
• Leadership: Create project plans and timelines, managing resources, assigning tasks and removing roadblocks.
• Problem-solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are needed to navigate challenges. Ability to read PDF and CAD models drawings.
• Risk management: Project managers must be skilled in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks.
• Organizational: Strong organizational skills are required for planning, scheduling, and resource management.
• Technical: Basic knowledge of silicone operations, including injection molding and extrusion

Here at SMi- We Live by Our Core Values

• Small parts make a big impact
• We seek the opportunity to build a bigger future
• Always deliver with the end user in mind
• A smooth process makes a solid product
• Knowledge is at the core of what we do

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person