Project Lead - Valves

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As a driver of innovation, Viega is one of the most important technology leaders in the installation industry. We develop intelligent systems and integrated digital solutions. Quality is incorporated into everything we do. We believe that this is about much more than supplying pipelines. We turn spaces into living rooms: More comfortable. More intelligent. More secure. More sustainable.
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Project Lead - Valves
Job-ID: 12993; Location(s): McPherson, KS
Summary
Responsible for new product introduction focused on flow controls. Will follow new product into manufacturing oversight and management. Will be required to review literature/document requirements associated with projects; identify project team, scope, and technical/operational requirements; develop and schedule team responsibilities, project plans, budget, timelines, resources, etc.; manages and directs production schedule, ensures proper resources are in place to provide a safe and efficient manufacturing environment that meets our quality and customer demands. Also responsible for providing project updates; identifying, tracking, and solving project and manufacturing issues; evaluating deliverables to ensure work meets specifications and quality.
Details

• Performs other duties as required and/or assigned
• Develop and administer the departmental budget; approve and manage expenditures; forecast short and long-range budgeting needs; ensure expenditures are in alignment with approved budget.
• Manages project from initial concept through final implementation, utilizing established guidelines and procedures
• Develops and schedules team responsibilities; technical/operation requirements; detailed project plans, project budget, timelines, resources, etc. to accomplish project goals; continually follows up with team to ensure goals are achieved.
• Works and provides technical leadership to cross-functional teams to identify project team key players and jointly determines project scope and requirements.
• Provide project updates and information to executive leadership team
• Oversees the creation of a safe and efficient manufacturing process that delivers quality product
• Attends meetings as required and/or assigned.
• Oversees production line implementation, operations, and maintenance
• Focused on new product introduction, focused on flow controls
• Manages innovation and optimization projects, including leading project meetings; documents issues, action items, user requirements, or deliverables; updates project schedules and plans, project communications, budget tracking, etc.
• Prepares and maintains project reports and status updates.
• May be required to travel up to 30% of the time.
• Evaluates deliverables prepared by team to ensure work meets specifications and maintains a high level of quality.
• Oversees cross functional design of assembly processes

Required Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to plan and implement business solutions
• Knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Excellent project management and team leadership skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to manage project budgets, schedules, scope, quality, manufacturing processes and risks
• Knowledge of engineering design and practices
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions
• Ability to estimate projects and develop corresponding timelines
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in stakeholder management

Education, Certification/License & Work Experience

• 10+ years related work experience in manufacturing/operations leadership
• Industry and valves experience preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Project Management experience required

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Your contact person:
Kristi Davis
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