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The Science Team at Pride Health supporting the Material Sciences Industry that has an opening for Supply Chain Project Manager in DeKalb, IL(Hybrid)!

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Driver Support to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of automation and capital projects across a distribution network. This role is responsible for managing projects from concept through implementation while ensuring safety, quality, budget, schedule, and operational objectives are achieved.

Additional Details:

Contract Length: 12 months with the possibility of extension

Pay range: $45 to $ 55 per hour on W2 (As per experience)

Responsibilities:

• Lead automation and capital projects from concept through implementation, ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, resource allocations, risk assessments, and executive status reports.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Operations, Engineering, IT, Maintenance, Procurement, Supply Chain, and external vendors.
• Oversee equipment installation, commissioning, startup, and project handoff to operations.
• Support implementation of warehouse automation technologies, including:
• Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (ASRS)
• Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)
• Conveyor and sortation systems
• Robotics and vision systems
• Warehouse Execution Systems (WES)
• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Printing and labeling automation
• Manage vendor selection, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and project closeout activities.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Develop business cases and ROI analyses to support capital investment decisions.
• Track project KPIs and ensure successful operational transition following project completion.
• Maintain compliance with safety, quality, engineering, and operational standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing automation, engineering, capital, manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain projects.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, including:
• Scope Management
• Schedule Management
• Budget & Cost Control
• Risk Management
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Communication
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, material handling systems, and supply chain processes.
• Experience implementing automation technologies in manufacturing or distribution environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and other project management tools.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools, including process mapping, DMAIC, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience delivering capital or automation projects within manufacturing, logistics, or distribution environments.
• Hands-on experience with warehouse automation technologies such as ASRS, AMRs, robotics, conveyor systems, sortation systems, and WES.
• Experience with ERP and Warehouse Management Systems (SAP, SAP EWM, Manhattan, Blue Yonder, or similar platforms).
• Knowledge of capital planning, engineering design, and system integration.

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

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About Us

Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization.

We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies.

We are the staffing arm of the Pride Global network, a minority-owned integrated human capital solutions firm, with additional offerings in vendor management, payroll programs, and business process optimization.

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

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