Project Management Specialist

Zing Recruiting, in partnership with a prominent client in Vance, AL within the automotive industry, is seeking a Project Management Specialist to join their team! This team boasts a competitive salary and great benefits.

Project Management Specialist Job Summary

Pay rate: $50-60/hr. (BOE)

Shift: Day

Contract: 12 months with the possibility of extension

• Assist with developing a strategy for the overarching organizational unit and devise, agree and implement further strategic development.
• Manage the unit regarding targets and key performance indicators and ensure reporting capability in partnership with the functional areas.
• Plan, agree and manage the budget and headcount in accordance with key performance indicators.
• Monitor compliance with budget targets, introduce and supervise cost-cutting measures where necessary, in liaison with the line manager, and develop an awareness of costs among staff.
• Manage cross-plant and cross-supplier projects within the individual area of responsibility.
• Act as a contact person for suppliers, internal service providers and plants abroad concerning order control and supply of components.
• Act as the key user of the WMS System, ensure professional implementation of processes within the IT system.
• Accompany the roll-out as a professional by executing system tests, system configurations, data migration and supporting the start-up etc.
• Control findings, analyze causes and initiate emergency measures.
• Define measures together with the affected departments at the international production locations, monitor the implementation and, if necessary, establish and monitor detailed targets.
• Request complaint audits from suppliers, call for measures and process optimization as well as monitor compliance.

Project Management Specialist Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related area or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in a Project Management role
• Excellent knowledge of Logistics and Quality processes
• Ability to work in a cross functional team environment
• Ability to travel as needed (especially Mexico) and to be flexible as required
• Management and leadership experience.

Why Zing Recruiting

Zing Recruiting and our parent company Peoplelink Group have over 35 years of experience connecting businesses with talented professionals in highly regulated industries such as highly regulated manufacturing, specialty chemical, pharmaceutical, medical device, and financial services.

With a focus on honest and professional communication, Zing is committed to treating others with compassion and making the hiring process painless for both clients and candidates, working to find the perfect fit for everyone’s needs and goals.

Zing Recruiting is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Project Management: 5 years (Preferred)
• Logistics: 5 years (Preferred)
• Quality: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Vance, AL 35490 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Vance, AL 35490: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person