Supervise project team and their deliverables, providing day to day direction and insight to ensure that they meet their goals and deadlines.
Coach and develop project team to meet their individual and business expectations, as well as to grow and excel within their roles.
Manage a revolving portfolio of tasks and projects comprised of Material Handling systems and equipment, Hardware and Media management, and Storage and Capacity initiatives.
Research, analyze, and troubleshoot SanMar handling systems; understand the operation and dependencies of the solutions and processes, and how they are used by the DCs.
Identify and develop resource information (i.e., disaster response, strategic computing, information security and control).
Work across all stakeholder areas to translate business requirements into high performing solutions that meet the business needs; ensure best operational practice.
Create detailed project plans and frameworks; ensure team members are meeting milestones and reporting status.
Provide distribution system subject matter expertise to business areas and end users.
Work closely with Technical and Delivery teams to identify, design and deliver changes to system environments; ensure projects are in lockstep with functional requirements.
Work closely with Distribution/Company leadership and primary resources to determine strategic focus and task prioritization, and long-term portfolio management.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or Technology Discipline or equivalent industry experience
4-6 years of experience in an IT program or project management role
Previous experience leading a team with a focus on Continuous Improvement and/or Industrial Engineering is preferred
Experience with procure/design/build/support of mechanical and automation systems and related technology and integrations
Solid subject matter expertise using technology-based distribution systems; experience with SanMar specific systems preferred: Warehouse Management (HighJump/Korber); Voice, RF and scanning WMS equipment; high output printers and label media; Distribution facility specific WCS/WES, Conveyor hardware/software interfaces; Industry relevant automations (AS/RS, Goods to Person, pick/pack to light, etc.)
Experience with procure/design/build/support of storage systems, i.e., racking, binning
Experience with industry-specific tools such as AutoCad and Process Modeling/Simulation software
Expertise in Lean principles (experience delivering continuous improvement initiatives in a distribution or comparable setting, using recognized methodologies such as Lean/Six Sigma) is preferred
Six Sigma Green Belt or higher is preferred
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI preferred
Competency across a range of project management tools (e.g. MS Project, VSTS, Jira, CA PPM, Visio)
Demonstrated delivery with an agile development methodology
Ability to interact with many different skill sets and roles within the company
Ability and energy to work on multiple projects at a time and potentially switch projects as necessary, maintaining a strong quality focus on each
A bias for action with the ability to adapt quickly with a positive attitude toward change
Ability to professionally drive change and process improvement in a loosely structured environment
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Flexible with schedule, able to provide off-hours support either remotely, or onsite, as needed
Travel is a requirement of this role, up to 50% or more at times and includes SanMar sites, Industry events

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
Life insurance
Short/long-term disability coverage
Paid maternity/paternity leave
Pet insurance

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementcontinuous improvementindustrial engineeringmechanical systemsautomation systemsdistribution systemsLean principlesSix Sigma Green Beltagile development methodologyprocess improvement

Soft Skills

team leadershipcoachingcommunicationadaptabilityproblem-solvingstakeholder managementtime managementquality focuspresentation skillsbias for action

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or TechnologyProject Management Professional (PMP)Six Sigma Green Belt