Supply Chain Project Manager

PROJECT MANAGER - SUPPLY CHAIN

We are Analytichem

At Analytichem we are looking for inquisitive individuals to help us build a global organization that enables our customers’ science. Our products help customers make better measurements in analytical chemistry and microbiology. We create the highest quality reference materials for inorganic and organic analysis, culture media, laboratory consumables, and sample preparation equipment that supports the measurements that matter to everyday life.

Our customers enhance the global infrastructure by producing the critical materials needed to manufacture everything from electronics to roads. They safeguard the environment, food, and water by testing for contaminants from heavy metals to bacteria. They are also forward-looking, doing the R&D work needed to create the products that will support the needs of Industry 4.0 and the green economy.

We take pride in producing the best products that enable our customers to do the critical science that makes a difference in society. We are a global community with production sites across three continents and are building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive, experienced, and results-oriented Project Manager - Supply Chain for our facility located in New Hampshire.

This is a hybrid role, with ability to be onsite in New Hampshire as and when required for projects. The Project Manager - Supply Chain will manage all aspects of special projects at regional level including but not limited to development, implementation, process improvement, and deployment.

This role is based in New Hampshire and reports to the Executive Vice President of North America.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management

• This is not an IT Project Manager position, the individual will be working on the business side of Supply Chain
• Develop, mentor, and enhance project management skills on the job site in the areas of capacity growth, and scaling up processes.
• Assist with standardizing site procedures and communicating with diverse stakeholders.
• Oversee and manage timelines, budgets, deliverables, and program schedules.
• Identify opportunities to streamline process, improve quality, and increase efficiency.
• Project management duties, and program coordination, attending events, inspections and briefing scheduling, and reporting and presentation preparation.

Leadership and People Management

• Provide leadership to the stakeholders, setting clear expectations and ensuring accountability for results.
• Responsible for precisely evaluating the issues and undertaking and controlling any issues that emerge.
• Manage and oversee the entire project management process for manufacturing, production, and personnel, ensuring compliance with established processes and quality guidelines.

Strategic Planning and Execution

• Develop and implement strategic plans in alignment with the organization's overall goals and objectives.
• Establish processes and procedures to ensure consistent delivery of projects within timeline and budget.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration within the project management function.

Stakeholder Management

• Develop relationships with key stakeholders, including global production and distribution sites, Commercial teams, and regional management.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure the project management function meets internal stakeholders' needs to achieve our purpose.
• Develop and implement strategies, practices, policies, and procedures to ensure that the project management function responds to external stakeholders' needs, such as vendors and suppliers.
• Monitor stakeholder feedback and use it to drive continuous improvement in the project management function.
• Ensure that the organization meets its commitments to stakeholders and delivers on its promises.

Essential Skills And Qualifications To Be Successful

• Data-driven and process minded.
• Track and measure process improvement program execution and progress.
• Collaborate with executive management in the development of performance goals and long-term project management plans.
• Train and coach assigned groups and people inside the business on Lean ideas and backing the business to meet/surpass budget.
• Identifying and targeting areas in which the business can improve processes.
• Work with the field teams across the organization to ensure tasks are completed.
• Proactively address barriers to success, including being a direct contact for support escalations.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering, Manufacturing or a related field.
• PMP certification preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience, manufacturing or production field preferred.
• Strong strategic planning and execution skills, with a track record of developing and implementing successful project management strategies.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and lead teams to achieve goals.
• Knowledge of warehousing and distribution management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of quality and occupational health and safety standards (ie: ISO 9001, ISO 45001).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.