Project Manager

Job Description:Job Description:- Come be DISRUPTIVE with us At Milwaukee Tool, our most valued resource is our dedicated team of employees - employees who work with a passion to be the best and an unparalleled pride in their work and in the Milwaukee brand. We know that the only way to sustain growth and success is to value the growth and success of each person within the organization that's why we invest in an individual's growth and development from day one.- All our teams touch every step of the process, that is why our Engineering teams are some of the key contributors to our continuous innovations. The fast-paced, agile environment continuously delivers disruptive technologies by providing every team with the resources needed to excel and working directly with End Users to understand how to deliver heavy duty products with high performance. We create Best in Class products by leveraging advanced analysis tools, extensive testing regimes, state-of-the-art manufacturing processes and cross-functional agility.- This position leads development and deployment of key operations-wide, strategic initiatives related to NPD, PSE, and Value Engineering.- This position is a fundamental part of our cross-functional team located in a fast-paced environment.- This position will also lead the OPM Team focused on NPD,PSE and Value Engineering projects.Duties, Responsibilities, & Objectives:- Develop and execute project plans using strong project management skills. Develop project charters and governance documents. Drive accountability for team to successfully complete tasks.- Capability to quickly establish credibility with different business units, influence project teams and persuade professionals at all levels.- Consistently visualizes entire scope of a project with very little guidance. At times, taking step back to evaluate against business and departmental big picture.- Schedules, develops agendas for, and facilitates project meetings. Documentation of discussion with action items effectively captured is shared shortly thereafter.- Track project schedules keeping visibility to team members and stakeholders, to ensure adherence to timelines.- Establish appropriate metrics and report on progress, achievements and results. This includes executive level reporting, management updates, and best practice sharing throughout the organization.- Provide multiple “what-if” scenarios to find best solution to achieve future state. Well-rounded understanding of financial impacts of these scenarios.- Determines appropriate level of stress/ testing to place on project improvement initiative to prove reliability of improvement or change. Works with business to develop these test plans and methodologies- Ensure changes are fully integrated through follow-up communication, perseverance and consistency.- Identify and escalate (when needed) key project hurdles or roadblocks- Develop and deliver project fundamental training to all levels of organization as needed (advocate of project management methodologies). Build the skills of all functional leaders and associates through hands-on interactions and personal mentoring.Job Requirements:- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or equivalent years of directly related experience in Operations or Lean/Continuous Improvement roles- Minimum 5 years related project management experience- Previous facilitator and coaching experiences where problem solving, process development and/or behavior change methods and tools have been used- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software including MS Project or similar- Advanced project management skills- Advanced data analysis or statistical skills in MS Excel, Minitab, Pareto, Control charts, PowerPivot, and/or VBA- Desired Qualifications- Master’s Degree pertinent to any cross functional business interactions- Operations experience in the jobsite apparel or general apparel industry- Six Sigma Certification or training- Success in managing multiple, complex projects and changing priorities, making sound decisions and working effectively in a matrix environment.- Must possess strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills in an executive setting.- Track record of success with cross functional teams, driving change and implementing new processes that significantly improve sales effectiveness.- International work experience and exposure- Effective written and oral communication skills, ability to establish rapport and credibility.- Innovative problem solver-resolve issues and challenges with strong sense of urgency.- PMP or PMI Certification preferred.- EDI, ERP, Distribution, and/or Inventory Management experience- Must be Fluent in English.We offer- Attractive compensation and benefits, competitive in the Mexican market.- Position is onsite in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico.Please send resume in English