EVA Project Manager

PURPOSE: 

Leads the development and implementation of manual and automated production systems by ensuring that volume and costs goals are achieved and high quality standards are met while providing a safe working environment for all employees. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Define and monitor project budgets, as well as, document project KPIs and business cases to facilitate future projects.
• Contribute to development of implementation strategies for Electric Vehicle Assembly (EVA).
• Direct employees in line with organizational culture, values, and guidelines while communicating performance goals and conducting performance reviews.
• Oversee the development and implementation of new production technologies and ensure continuous process improvements.
• Collaborate internally with other departments on the development and implementation of assembly and production processes.
• Manage projects for the assembly of electric vehicles, as well as, collaborate with Plant Management on the optimal levels of plant capacity utilization.
• Ensure that the expected level of safety, quality, quantity, and deadlines of the production process are met.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and introduce lean manufacturing strategies to achieve project goals.
• Confirm compliance with product-specific and plant-specific environmental policies and government regulations, as well as, relevant procedures, directives, and work agreements.
• Lead regularly scheduled Area of Responsibility team meetings and participate in regularly scheduled EVA Project meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Operations Management, or another related field of study OR the equivalent combination of education and/or years of relevant work experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in Project Planning or Project Management for the implementation of production processes and technologies within an automotive manufacturing environment, preferably in a leadership role.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Extensive knowledge of LEAN manufacturing concepts and how to apply those tools in a modern working environment.
• General understanding of ERP systems such as SAP software.
• Project Management certification preferred.

This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.
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