Project Coordinator

Milwaukee Valve - New Berlin, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

New Berlin, WI

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

Milwaukee Valve Company is seeking to add a Project Coordinator to our team at our facility in New Berlin, WI. This position is 100% on-site with no opportunity to commute remotely. This is a salaried-exempt position with a starting wage commensurate on qualifications. The schedule is relatively flexible being on 1st shift with regular office hours. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for leading product development project teams that are responsible for introducing new products for release as well as major updates to existing products. This individual is responsible for facilitating new product development projects that require cross-functional and/or multi-site coordination. To that extent, he/she will manage project plans, timelines, budgets, project teams and resources while facilitating the process from concept to implementation/launch. This position will work closely with R&D, Product Development, Marketing, Sales, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering and Procurement functions, both Domestically and Internationally.

Responsibilities

• Define the scope of the project in collaboration with the project team and management
• Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project, and input this information in PLAYBOOK
• Determine the resources (people, time, money, equipment, etc.) required to complete the project
• Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities
• Determine the objectives and metrics upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion
• In consultation with the appropriate Manager, select staff with appropriate skills for the project activities
• Ensure that all project personnel receive an appropriate orientation to the project
• Execute the project according to the project plan/PLAYBOOK
• Ensure the appropriate use of PLAYBOOK with all active users
• Facilitate and host huddle meetings
• Ensure appropriate allocation of resources to execute the critical path
• Work across the core and extended teams to ensure timely delivery of resources/components
• Set up computer files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured
• Monitor the progress of the project with PLAYBOOK and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project
• Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project
• Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards
• Write updates on projects for management and communicate weekly
• Monitor and approve all budgeted project expenditures with parameters set by management

Requirements

• Qualification in project management or equivalent
• Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management
• Knowledge of project management techniques and tools
• Proven experience in working with teams, and influence without formal authority
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Proficient in project management software
• Experience in the industrial flow market
• Bachelor's degree (technical degree is preferable)
• Minimum of 3 years related engineering, manufacturing and/or marketing experience; or equivalent combination of education and practical work history experiences

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance options
• Flex Spending
• 401K with employer match
• tuition assistance
• paid time off
• shift premiums