Project Manager

Project Manager

Permanent

About Heraeus

Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead.

About Heraeus Covantics

We are a technology leader specializing in the manufacturing and processing of the industry’s highest purity quartz, fused silica and other high-end materials such as ceramics and composites. With locations in Europe, USA and Asia, we manufacture semi-finished products, complex system components and custom-tailored solutions made of quartz glass, fused silica and ceramic materials. They are used in the data transmission and telecommunication industry, the production of specialty optical fibers for industrial and medical applications, semiconductor manufacturing and optical applications among others.

Engage in our dynamic production operations in Chandler, Arizona as a Project Manager responsible for orchestrating and executing complex projects in line with stringent schedules. Your role involves collaborative planning and strategizing with cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones within budget.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and tracking of production-related projects throughout the site.
• Develop, manage, and enforce comprehensive project schedules, ensuring adherence to agreed timelines and budgets.
• Utilize Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor and evaluate both project success and overall site performance.
• Collaborate with site managers and department leaders to align project outcomes with strategic organizational goals.
• Conduct a comprehensive analysis of project risks and opportunities, devising contingency and proactive plans as needed.
• Provide regular project status reports to senior management, along with recommendations for ongoing improvements.
• Serve as a point of contact for customers, delivering informative and timely project updates, ensuring a transparent communication flow, and addressing any inquiries or concerns to maintain strong client relationships and project alignment.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives, instilling a culture of continuous improvement within the team and broader organization.
• Work in concert with cross-functional teams to align resources and coordinate collective efforts towards project objectives.

What is Required for the Role:

• Possess at least 8 years of experience in manufacturing operations, with a preference for significant project engineering background.
• Demonstrated proficiency as a PMO or Project Manager in a production or manufacturing setting.
• Solid analytical and decision-making skills, capable of developing and overseeing the application of KPIs.
• Exceptional organizational leadership, with an emphasis on guiding multifaceted project teams.
• Proficiency with a range of project management tools and software.
• Strong communication skills, capable of effectively articulating complex ideas and fostering stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems swiftly and with lasting outcomes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is favored.
• Experience in implementing lean manufacturing methodologies and performance improvement programs.
• Advanced degree in Management or a relevant discipline.