Materials Management Specialist jobs in Akron, OH

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manages one or more projects with internal as well as external customers.
• Agree on project targets and contents and develop solution concepts with experts based on client requirements.
• Ensure delivery of the projects assigned including all relevant steps, milestones, gateways and resources.
• Monitor project progress in terms of time, costs, quality (TCQ) and derive measures in case of deviations or claims.
• Steer and coordinate lessons learned and ensure proper documentation and project reviews.
• Lead the project team members functionally and coordinate all involved external service providers, resources or stakeholders.
• Resolve conflicts with necessary corrective actions and alerting senior management to potential issues.
• Manage change requests from the industrialization standpoint and set priorities.
• Coordinate resources between Schaeffler locations to execute industrialization projects on time and within budget.
• Manage and report investments and start-up cost of the industrialization project.
  
  

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferred in mechanical or industrial engineering
• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies
• Minimum of three (3) years of project management experience
• Project management certification is a plus (PMP, CAPM, IPMA Level C or D)
• SAP and Microsoft Project software experience preferred
• Experience with manufacturing processes and equipment
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship
  
  

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

www.schaeffler.com/careers

Your Contact

Schaeffler Transmission, LLC

Heidi L. Schaad

13302026162

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Keywords: Project Management, PMO & Agile Roles;

Job Type: Professional

Job Family: Project Management, PMO & Agile Roles

Contract Type: Not Applicable

Schedule: Full-Time