Position Overview: The Associate Project Manager in the Paint Division is tasked with supporting the execution of projects focused exclusively on paint products. This role involves detailed coordination and technical management to ensure project success.
Key Responsibilities:
Bill of Materials (BOM) Management:
Develop and manage custom assembly BOMs for Paintshop, including BOM creation for product configurations and final validation in Oracle and CPQ systems.
Input configurations into ERP systems, manage order placements to operations, set inventory levels, and handle material disposal approvals.
Meetings and Coordination:
Participate in quote review and production meetings.
Conduct internal BOM configuration reviews.
Logistics and Customer Service:
Track customer purchase orders and manage both domestic and international shipping logistics.
Lead field failure review sessions, manage material orders for failures, and generate customer failure reports.
Financial and Cost Management:
Prepare Special Price Requests (SPR) and related financial documentation.
Coordinate SPR processes with FANUC for specific components like controllers and servo motors.
Analyze inventory and spearhead cost reduction strategies for the Paint Division.
Product Configuration and Costing:
Develop and maintain configuration sheets tailored to robot models and customer specifications, update costs quarterly for subsidiaries.
Qualifications:
Education:
Associate's degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience:
At least three years' experience with ERP systems.
Background in automation and manufacturing, with specific knowledge in paint robotics and process equipment.
Must be adept in reading mechanical and electrical schematics.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite/365.
Experience with AutoCAD and Bentley is highly desirable.
Additional Responsibilities:
Collaborate with R&D to revise Product Deliverables Lists (PDL).
Update ERP systems for new product introductions.
Address and resolve product-related issues.
Undertake any additional tasks as required.
Ideal Candidate Attributes:
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Detail-oriented with excellent analytical capabilities.
Effective communicator, both in writing and verbally, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
This role offers an opportunity to engage deeply with project management in a specialized industry, contributing directly to the operational efficiency and success of the Paint Division.