Manufacturing Project Manager at Menasha Packaging in neenah, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Job Functions

• Manage multiple manufacturing projects simultaneously utilizing contemporary project management tools and practices from approval through hyper care.


• Coordinate and influence cross-functional partners from engineering, operations, finance, HR/EHS, procurement, quality, commercial, IT, and risk management.


• Develop and facilitate project plans, progress trackers, status reporting and cadences.


• Manage deliverables as defined in the project's scope and monitor project progress and adjust as needed to meet deadlines and project goals.


• Lead project meetings including scheduling and developing meeting agendas and managing meeting notes and follow-up items.


• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.


• Ensure prompt and accurate communication regarding project status and deliverables is provided to project stakeholders at all levels of the organization.


• Foster a collaborative and high-performance project team environment that promotes a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.


• Conduct post-project evaluations and implement improvements for future projects.


• Use tools to digitize and organize work (eg. Microsoft suite of tools).


• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.


• Maintain industry, professional and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events, and reviewing professional publications.


• Overnight travel up to 50% of the time may be required with frequency dependent on project activities and deliverables, valid driver's license needed.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in business, operations, supply chain, communication, or related field.


• At least four years' prior project management experience required, preferably in a mid to large enterprise matrixed manufacturing organization


• PMP certification or equivalent is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of project management and process improvement principles, practices, and tools


• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and technology


• Knowledge of and ability to identify a problem and use a disciplined approach to successfully resolve


• Ability to form and maintain cross-functional relationships and lead by influence


• Ability to maintain a high attention to detail while working with a sense of urgency


• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment


• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team


• Ability to gather, interpret and simplify large amounts of data and translate to action


• Strong written, verbal, and persuasive communication and facilitation skills


• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities


• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software products, including Teams, Excel, Power Point, Visio, and Word


• Proficiency in project management software and tools.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Primarily works in a manufacturing plant setting with a blend of on-site and flexible remote office work


• Overnight travel up to 50% of the time may be required with frequency dependent on project activities and deliverables

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