Project Coordinator - Continuous Cost Innovation (L7)

AufgabenContinuous Cost Innovation (CCI) is a cross-functional department that's focused on joint material cost reduction for DTNA vehicles from both technical and commercial aspects. With rigorous targets, CCI makes an impact to the bottom line and profitability of the company.

The CCI team works in partnership with Engineering, Purchasing, Finance, Product Validation, Tooling, Marketing and Changeover among many additional areas. We provide a direct understanding of how savings ideas go from creation to implementation on a truck. CCI gives team members access to various levels of management and a learning opportunity for how decisions are made on critical topics. Interested in making a difference? Come join our team!

Responsibilities:

• Create detailed project timing plans. Monitor progress and performance against the project plan; taking action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays
• Coordinate and facilitate project-related meetings such as status reviews, design reviews, changeover planning meetings, etc.
• Assist with and track testing plans for related projects and their trucks
• Develop management reports and update regularly - KPI’s, dashboards, visual management tools (PowerPoint, Power BI, SharePoint)
• Recommend and lead implementation of continuous improvement initiatives
• Prepare material for Operational Leadership Meeting (OLT)
• Plan and coordinate idea generation events, annual CCI Ceremony, team building events
• Assist with administrative tasks

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 0-2 years of relevant experience required.
• Requires basic understanding of theories, practices, and procedures related to any combination of finance, engineering, project coordination, and/or cost control.
• Ability to work within standardized procedures to meet objectives and deadlines
• Proficient with use of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Work effectively on complex and cross-functional teams
• Proven ability to speak publicly with solid and effective communication

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Familiarity with SharePoint, Power BI or willingness to learn is preferred  

Work Location Opportunity:

          This position is open to consideration at the following locations:

• Portland, OR

Daimler Trucks North America is firmly committed to developing a work environment that supports empowerment and inclusion for our current and future employees. We recognize that our ability to adapt will enable us to compete for a broader range of talent. Additionally, our business and the people who work within it will be successful and profitable if we remain agile and flexible in our approach to work.  

To continue to build a great place to work for all, we are committed to a culture that supports flexibility and encourages a positive working environment that achieves the needs of our business and employees.

• @hybrid: Number of days at home and at the office will be determined through an ongoing conversation with your Manager. DTNA will ensure that your WFH set-up meets wi-fi / data minimum requirements and sets you up for success. Travel to the office is not reimbursed and employee must live close enough to attend regular in-person collaborative meeting with at least 24-hour notice.

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Qualifikationen

• Typically requires a Bachelors Degree
• Typically requires a 0-2 years of relevant experience or 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Requires basic understanding of theories, practices, and procedures related to job field
• Works within standard practices and procedures to analyze information and problems of limited scope
• Works within standardized procedures to meet objectives and deadlines