Job Description

In collaboration with and guidance from the Project Manager, effectively manage and coordinate life cycles of one or more concurrently running projects generally related to the fulfillment of customer orders for custom engineered capital equipment systems, from conception through achievement of project goals and objectives, and to final closeout. Lead or assist with additional project assignments, as directed.

• Collaborate with and support the Project Manager to effectively manage large customer orders by overseeing various steps of the project life cycle and executing tasks as assigned.
• Gain an in-depth understanding of the products that the company manufacturers while supporting design engineering and participating in design reviews, failure mode and effects analysis discussions, and kick-off meetings and quotations.
• Participate in inspections, customer visits, and final acceptance testing to learn and apply the quality control and management processes to project work.
• Provide supply chain support by communicating need dates, part requests, change requests, material shortages and expedites.
• Manage process improvement projects on the production floor to improve housekeeping, safety, quality and material flow.
• Independently manage smaller-scale customer orders, by:
  • Planning - Determine what needs to be done, who is going to do it, and when it needs to be done. Key planning duties include defining and clarifying scope, and developing the overall project plan including task sequence, schedule, and milestones.
  • Organizing - Set up project team(s) within the context of the existing organizational structure. Key organizational duties include defining the organizational structure of the project team including identifying roles, positions, and accountabilities within the team,
  • Leadership - Key leadership duties include setting team direction, coordinating activities across organizational functions, selecting Team Members, and holding Team Members accountable.
  • Control - Track progress to ensure objectives are met by assessing the cause of deviations from the plan and evaluating and correcting problems. Key controlling duties include defining project baselines, tracking progress, reporting statuses, and determining & taking corrective actions, as needed.

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Qualifications

** Education/Experience**

Associate’s degree in Business with a Project Management concentration, or associate’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.

Prior work experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Planning or Supply Chain, preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

_ Project Management Skills._ Working knowledge of project management principles, including establishing vision, mission, goals and objectives, creating project teams, applying comprehensive root cause analyses, implementing interventions, ensuring organizational alignment, and measuring and communicating progress and success. Must possess excellent planning and relationship-building skills.

Change Agent/Strategic. Courage to make and influence others to make difficult decisions. Able to foster commitment to the shared mission and vision of Pyrotek. Ability to actively participate with management in developing and managing strategic goals and objectives. Ability to solicit and manage the development of innovative approaches to current and emerging business challenges, while taking into account strategic implications.

_ Travel_. Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally. Ability to obtain and maintain a valid US Passport.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

The following physical activities described here are representative of those required by a team member to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation, if feasible, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of position.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk, hear, and see. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to sit for long periods-of-time, bend and reach, use stairs, lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and communicate effectively in English by telephone, in person and in writing. Effectively use a personal computer, office equipment and telephone.

Working Environment

Generally, works in a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the team member may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, moving mechanical parts such as overhead cranes, vibration and moving vehicles. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. Team members performing this job must be able to wear protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and a respirator as needed.

Additional Information

The minimum and maximum salary range for this full-time position is $62,500k-$82,500k + benefits.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in this posted role reflect the base salary only and do not include bonus or benefits.

Pyrotek benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision after 31 days
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
• 401(k) with generous match
• Profit Sharing
• Supplemental Benefits

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Pyrotek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

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