Formel D USA Inc Hiring for Project Manager, Automotive Job at Normal, IL Full Time

For our Birmingham, AL location, we are seeking a

Project Manager

• $65-75k per year
• 50% travel (expenses paid)

The role of a Project Manager includes the support and development of suppliers, the coordination of engineers, and technicians who work on location with our customers. They routinely coordinate and organize different projects in the automotive industry in the quality management department.

They are the first contact if there are any problems and the interface between our company and internal and external customers. The Project Manager must have profound technical knowledge in the field of quality which gives them the opportunity to find effective solutions for all kinds of problems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the coordination, organization, and implementation of quality improvement projects in support of the OEM automotive client.
• Must have experience with Project Calculation, Project Controlling, Project Planning, and Implementation of action plans.
• Lead project meetings with your colleagues and customers.
• Responsible for project team setup containments of automotive parts, ensuring that only approved components will be sent to the OEM customer for vehicle assembly.

Leadership Role:

• Maintains open communications between adjoining shift supervision to ensure a smooth transition of operation from shift to shift. Communicates with support departments as needed.
• Conduct Pre-Shift Meetings.
• Problem-solving in support of issue resolution (entire process).
• Coaching sessions for tactical, day-to-day observations and behavior modification.
• Conflict resolution.
• Ensure delivery and understanding of all required training and communication for team members
• Ensures completion of all forms, paperwork, and time-sheet records on a timely basis.
• Responsible for the implementation of and adherence to the customer safety program for their respective shift.
• Qualification/Requirement:
• This position is responsible for the leadership and direction of your team to include timing, discipline, safety, training, work schedules, assignments, and positive morale.
• Hands-on project experience in automotive service industry fields of Quality, Re-work and Retrofit.
• Decision-making authority, good organizational skills, self-initiative, negotiating skills, ability to work in a team, high flexibility, and readiness to travel.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office tools.
• Experience with suppliers and customers in the automotive industry.
• Good written and oral communication skills to communicate with the client and all levels of your organization.

Experience/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university in Engineering or related field; or three to five years’ experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Project management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations