Senior Project Manager

We are looking for a talented Senior Project Manager to join our ROCKWOOL team in Byhalia, MS.

In this position, you'll lead the development, planning, organization, coordination, and execution of projects, ensuring they adhere to agreed-upon scopes, timelines, and economic parameters.

Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?

In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly. At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions.

Join us and make a difference!

What you will be doing:

As a Senior Project Manager, you will manage project planning including capturing and maintaining data for each project disciplines using guidelines, standards, templates, and a project status report. You will be developing a project scope and maintaining a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) that outlines all necessary activities. You will also track costs for each activity through a detailed budget, while resources required for each investment are identified.

You will establish an effective communication plan to engage stakeholders, determine communication frequency, and address deviations from the project plan. As well as ensure logistics are carefully planned to ensure timely delivery of components and activities. You will proactively identify watch procurement requirements to ensure the seamless adherence to project timelines and budgets. Your methodology should entail a thorough risk assessment for every project activity, accompanied by robust contingency plans to effectively address any unforeseen challenges that may arise.

What you bring:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 2-4 years in a manufacturing plant with Project Management experience.
• Strong experience working with automated systems/conveyors.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Strong experience with MS Office products.
• Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word, Project
• Excellent Leadership skills.
• Experience and knowledge of sound employee relations.
• Must be able to stand/walk on concrete floors for 5 or more hours a day.
• Must be able to work in high temperatures, in excess of 100° Fahrenheit continuously.
• Plant environment will be dusty with airborne wool particles.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced high volume production facility.
• Some lifting, bending, stooping, walking up/downstairs.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Generous Benefits - Effective your first day!
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Educational Assistance
• 401K Match - up to 6%
• No cost Life and Disability Programs
• Company provided Personal Protective Equipment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness reimbursement
• Work-Life Balance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave

Who we are:

We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive. We are a global company with more than 12,000 employees, located in 40 countries with 51 manufacturing facilities… all focused on one common purpose - to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.

Sustainability is central to our business strategy. ROCKWOOL was one of the first companies to commit to actively contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) framework and are actively committed to 11 SDGs, including SDG 14, Life Below Water. Through our partnership with the One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the Denmark SailGP team, we will help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it.

Work Environment & Conditions:

• Our offices are thoughtfully designed to foster collaboration, creativity, and opportunities for social engagement, allowing employees to find balance and bring their best selves to work.
• ROCKWOOL believes in giving back to the communities where we operate. Our offices worldwide engage in philanthropic initiatives, community involvement, and sustainability efforts that contribute to improving society and the environment. We encourage our employees to get involved and make a positive impact in the communities we serve.

Diverse and Inclusive Culture:

We want all our people to feel valued, respected, included and heard. We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promote diversity, and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees.

At ROCKWOOL, you will experience a friendly team environment. Our culture is very important to us. In fact, we refer to our culture as "The ROCKWOOL Way". This is the foundation in which we operate and is based upon our values of ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency.

ROCKWOOL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.