Automation Project Manager

Job Description

We celebrated 50 + years as the leader in Intralogistics Solutions. Malin is looking for a Project Manager to work within our Systems department and assume responsibility for large conveyor and material handling systems.

A successful person in this role is people oriented, problem solver who makes sound decisions, demonstrated persistence, and overcomes obstacles. Malin is guided by our principles of Performance, Systems and Automation as an Industry Leader. We understand the importance of maintaining our industry reputation, integrity, and customer-first approach.

Software Program: Project, Project Online, Basecamp and Synergis Adept

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Organize the entire project from order placement by customer through the installation and implementation phase: Schedule sub-contractors, work with material-handling equipment manufacturers and freight companies.

* On Occasion Solicit, and receive bids from designated vendors; on occasion select vendors based on company criteria.

* Establish and manage relationships with customers and suppliers.

* Obtain customer approval for project plans

* Must be proficient with project management software a plus as well as overall approval upon completion.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

* Interact with sales personnel and customers as required to ensure necessary coordination and good communications.

* Process approved project change orders.

* Make periodic site visits to review project progress and report to management as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

3-Five years of experience as Project Manager for material handling logistics supply systems, or very closely-related field

General

* Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

* Excellent time-management and phone skills

* Problem solving

* Quality focus

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

* Strong and ethical performance history

* Ability to earn client trust with outgoing personality and strong interpersonal skills

* Desire and dedication for a long term professional career

* Willingness to travel nationwide and possibly internationally up to 50%

Language Communication Skills

* Ability to read and interpret customer communications, spec reports, and common documents;

* Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, or members of the business community;

* Ability to develop presentations via phone or in person that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to customers, top management and peers.

Physical Requirements

* Ability to drive an automobile and travel using public transportation including airlines.

* Occasional bending and stooping.

* While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear.

* The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

* The associate is required to use hands to type, handle, or feel objects, tools and computer controls.

* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Malin is an EO Employer -- M/F/Veteran/Disabled

Malin is an EO Employer -- M/F/Veteran/Disabled