Project Manager

Company: R.A Jones
Location: Covington
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

OverviewCoesia is a global leader in advanced automated machinery and packaging materials, industrial process solutions, and precision gears that founded in 1923. We are a group comprised of 21 companies that service customers in over 30 countries, 85 production plants, and 137 operating units world-wide. Market sectors include the following: Aerospace, ceramics, consumer products, electronics, healthcare including pharmaceuticals, automotive, and more. R.A Jones, located in Covington, Kentucky, and Davenport, IA have been leading in the design and manufacturing of innovative packaging automation since 1905. Industries impacted by innovative solutions include Food/Beverage, Electronics, Home Care Consumer Goods, Pharmaceuticals. Objective & Key ResponsibilitiesOur Covington facility is seeking a Project Manager experienced in deliverables from customer order forms and acknowledgement, through final commissioning and payment. This position directs the order team resources in achieving the most cost-effective solution and delivery of orders with the defined scope of schedule. Other duties include but not limited to:
--- Scheduling: manages project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements with emphasis on bringing immediate closure to open items. Manage early learning, testing, and debugging.
--- Scope of work: oversees operational aspects of scope, schedule, and budget. Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to client.
--- Risk mitigation: minimize exposure and enforces project standards.
--- Revenue Recognition: determine appropriate revenue recognition, ensures timely and accurate invoicing, and monitors receivables for project.
--- Budget & Documentation: accurately track and report profitability, revenue, margins, hours, expenses, etc. Support others to assure project legal documents are completed and signed.
--- Customer Management: conduct day-to-day client interaction. Sets and manages client expectations. Communicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions. Continually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
--- Communication: facilitates project meetings. Keeps project team well informed of changes; resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely manner.
--- Technical Understanding: demonstrates general understanding of machine capabilities. Awareness of new technology capabilities and shows understanding of machine applications.Education and Work Experience
--- BS degree or equivalent experience required, project management certificate a plus.
--- General business (finance, operations, engineering) preferred.Technical & Professional Skills
--- Strong interpersonal skills; excellent written and oral communications skills; ability to interact with all levels of the organization including employees, management, and external customers.
--- Technical knowledge of packaging equipment/capital equipment preferred.
--- Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.Requirements
--- Ability to travel domestically and internationally to various locations as needed including customer plants. (10- 25% travel required, typically with advanced notice).

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  --- Able to work in an office and manufacturing environment at R.A Jones and customer facilities.

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