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Project Manager- Manufacturing Principal Manufacturing is seeking a Project Manager to join our team in Broadview, IL. As a leader in fineblanking, conventional stamping and plastic injection molding, Principal Manufacturing sets itself above the competition.The Project Manager will coordinate and manage new projects to ensure on time completion and production launch. Manage various departments' activities to prioritize actions that minimize risk to on time launch of new products. Manage inter-departmental meetings (APQP, tooling design reviews, etc.) and report projects progress. Major Duties and Responsibilities:Develop and manage project plans in consultation with stakeholders, including clients and staff.Monitor, document, and report project progress to ensure activities are proceeding to plan and budget and implement necessary adjustments to meet deadlines.Consulting with the Director of Engineering to seek guidance and input during key phases of each project.Initiate and maintain project iteration tasks throughout the project cycle.Organize and coordinate new project activities to cross-functional team members to ensure timing and expectations are understood.Communicate project status and updates to stakeholders regularlyDesign, Build, Lessons Learned and CI implementation.Execute the full project management life cycle from PO acceptance to production hand-off for multiple projects simultaneously, including New Product Introduction & Continuous Improvement.Proactively identify and manage plans for project risks, issues and opportunities.Communicate project status regarding schedule, cost, deliverables, risks, issues and opportunities internally and externally.Additional Responsibilities: (List additional non-essential duties which are nevertheless typically performed by the job incumbent. This is a list of some, but not all responsibilities.)  Review key process for accuracy and "quality of event" (Control plans, PFMEA, inspection instructions, process routings as compared to quoted routings, etc.)Support prototype activities. Required Skill/Knowledge: (What specific types of skills/knowledge are required to perform the job? What kind/amount of experience is required?)Strong MS Project skillsAbility to multitask.Effective computer skills including Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint and OutlookRecognized project management qualification.Demonstrable experience as a junior project manager or similar.In-depth understanding of prevailing project management methods.Planning, with the capacity to identify and minimize risks.Familiarity with tools and metrics needed to evaluate project performance.Ability to lead meetings, stay focused on agenda and document results.  Preferred Skills/ Knowledge: (Ideal skill set) Automotive experience in new product development / launch (a plus)Engineering and quality background with exposure to various manufacturing processes (stamping, molding, machining, etc. (a plus)Ability to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T. Education Level / Required Certification: Bachelor's degree in business or a related fieldProject management experience a plusExcellent communication and time management skillsComputer proficiency Problem Solving: (What are the day to day challenges or problems encountered in completing the objectives of the position? Describe the variety and complexity of the problems and the nature of any creativity which many be applied on a regular basis?)  Able to creatively help customers and PMC support timing reductions as required. Internal/External Contacts: (Describe the nature, reason, frequency of contacts with others made in the performance of the job.) Internal contacts include sales, engineering, tooling, production, maintenance, scheduling, production and shipping departments. External contacts include suppliers, customers on specific assigned programs.  Additional information: Ability to encourage positive work environment.Must be able to multi-task under high pressure environment.Based on need, may be asked to perform other duties as required by PMC.Self-motivated; ability to work without direct supervision.  We offer paid holidays, PTO, 401K matching and medical benefits.