Plant Technical Services Project Manager at The Andersons Inc in Maumee, Ohio

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Position Overview

This position is responsible for working closely with the management team at assigned location(s) to maximize efficiencies of plant operations and implement process improvement projects. The Technical Services Project Manager troubleshoots and identifies process needs to maintain quality, reliability, production levels and ensures compliance with environmental, health and safety needs of team members. This position will also assists the business group with project planning and project management, including project scope generation, cost estimation, spending control and deadline management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and creation of standard operating procedures for safety, quality and reliability.


• Identify, scope, and lead projects at assigned location that are designed to minimize total cost, improve safety, quality and customer service.


• Complete data analysis and identify optimization needs. Assist or lead in the development of detailed project scopes based upon project objectives. Develop reasonable and cost-effective cost estimates, as well as develop appropriate project schedules and capital requests.


• Develop and maintain an appropriate level of knowledge of the applicable codes and regulations. Serve as a resource to management, supervisors and maintenance staff.


• Develop appropriate project schedules and maintain current critical path/Gantt charts for each major project, routinely communicating the status with the customer.


• Coordinate the development of layout and detail drawings needed for project management and ensure that all drawing is integrated into the Engineering Department's drawing library.


• Evaluate and identify all equipment, materials and other resources required for physical completion of projects. Coordinate pertinent purchase with Sourcing and Procurement and project managers


• Assist in operational/troubleshooting issues.


• Seek out continuous improvement opportunities and provide recommendations to management. When appropriate, lead continuous improvement efforts.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Manages professional employees and/or supervisors or supervises large, complex technical or business support or production operations team(s)


• Is accountable for the performance and results of a team within own discipline or function


• Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operations challenges


• Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance from senior manager


• Provides technical guidance to employees, colleagues and/or customers

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree required


• 5-7 years' relevant experience required

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

• Must be able to stand/sit for an extended period of time


• Ability to work in plant and office environments


• Working conditions could include: dust, fumes, moderate noise and uneven surfaces

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons' Statement of Principles.

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Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Note: The Andersons, Inc. conducts drug, alcohol and/or medical testing of applicants and employees based on type of position. A copy of our testing policy is available by contacting the HR Department at talentacquisition@andersonsinc.com .

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