Manages material handling automation projects involving conveyors, robotics, AS/RS, structures, controls, software, and related equipment. Responsibilities include planning and completing projects, managing financials, resources, contracts, suppliers, customer relationships, project records, and status updates. The role manages multiple projects across locations and requires up to 50% travel, with occasional evening and weekend work during go-live events.
Overview
Responsibilities
About Us
Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is a leading provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in-house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs a full spectrum of intralogistics solutions to meet client needs. These include leading-edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice- and light-directed order fulfillment equipment, a suite of warehouse controls & execution software, robotics, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), mezzanines, and structures, all backed by critical round-the-clock service and support.
If you want to join a team of industry leading experts who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you!
Job Summary
The Project Manager manages material handling automation projects involving a wide variety of equipment, machines, software, controls, and technologies.
Responsibilities
- Plans, executes, and completes projects involving structures, conveyors, machinery, robotics, AS/RS solutions, racking, controls, and software
- Responsible for the management of project financials, cost management and project resources
- Manage simultaneous projects in multiple locations
- Manages relationships and contracts with multiple customers and suppliers
- Creates and manages project records in accordance with company standards
- Follows Daifuku Intralogistics standards for project execution
- Provides verbal and written updates for projects aligned to company standards
- Travels up to 50%
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Operations Management, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 2 years of project management experience
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred or able to obtain within 1 year of hire
- Knowledge of materials handling, warehouse management systems (WMS), fulfillment or distribution center operations, and supply chain logistics
- Knowledge of automation projects involving machines, robotics, controls, and software
- Knowledge of the software development life cycle (SDLC)
- Knowledge of business accounting and contracts
- Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project skills
- Ability to handle multiple project assignments and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced results-oriented environment
- Leadership skills
- Self-motivated and detail-oriented
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and listening skills
- Strong organization and collaborative skills
- Ability to work weekends and evenings as required, particularly during project go-live events
- Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language
Benefits Summary
- Generous PTO which includes Vacation, Sick, Floating Holidays and Company Observed Holidays
- Health insurance including prescription drugs, dental, and vision insurance coverage, at a nominal monthly cost for you and your dependents
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Health Care expenses
- Daifuku Intralogistics 401K Plan with a company match
- Voluntary and Company paid life insurance along with company paid short- and long-term disability insurance
- Allow us to invest in you and join our Tuition Reimbursement Program
EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans
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