Project Manager - Engineering at Medline Industries, Inc. in Northfield, Illinois

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:

• Responsible for managing and communicating project definition, development milestones, project schedules, and project statuses in the development of Engineering and Operational plant projects. Coordinate and manage large scale manufacturing and warehousing construction and system implementation projects for Medline Industries both domestic and international.

• Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and is responsible for identifying key stakeholders and obtaining their collaboration. Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation. Establishes schedules and project plans and specifications for all assigned projects. Measure and report on status of the project both financially and go-live dates


• Set Project specifications by studying project requirements, and standards; completing technical studies and developing preparing cost estimates.


• Responsible for reviewing bids from contractors, consultants, subcontractors, municipalities, or vendors and choosing partners that bring the best value to the company. Control costs by approving expenditures and seeking authorizations from the upper management as needed.


• Primary contact for assigned construction projects. Maintain construction files, plans, and specifications. Review plans and specifications for new construction.


• Track and maintain multiple budgets in excess of $100M. Analyze financial and operational impact of operating a maquiladora including import/export tax, VA tax, and logistical costs.


• Prepare status reports by summarizing information and reporting to upper management.


• Manage business systems and project /construction (including but not limited to: conveyor installs, pick module installs, parking lot, warehouse, office, and clean room buildouts) work from beginning, through to completion.


• Provide proactive leadership and direction for the Engineering / Operations Teams. This position will assist in starting up and handing off operations to the leadership team at designated project site.

Education

• Bachelor's degree.

• At least 5 year experience managing projects in a manufacturing (production & warehouse) environment is required
• At least 5 years experience with either greenfield construction, project management, or continuous improvement.
• At least 5 years experience in manufacturing or warehousing environment.
• At least 2 years of experience managing people, including hiring, developing, motivating and directing people as they work.

• Ability to lead/direct the management of multiple projects simultaneously
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties / business partners towards the execution of projects.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Assist in the project scope and objectives, involving all related parties ensuring technical and tangible feasibility.
• Support securing project approval
• Measure project performance and report accordingly to senior management
• Perform risk management to mitigate risks, for both the project and any potential risk to business operations.
• This position will require approximately up to 25% domestic and limited international travel.
• Intermediate skill level in Auto Cad.
• Advanced skill level in Microsoft Project or similar program.
• Advanced level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: using AVERAGE function, merging and centering cells, printing centered page and/or creating a pivot table).

Education

• Relevant Work Experience

• Six Sigma Black Belt or higher certification a plus