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Overview: building our future togetherFxi is a leading producer of foam innovation in the bedding, furniture, industrial, home & office, healthcare, and transportation marketsWe have made it our mission to provide tailored solutions that delight our customers and consumersWith our corporate headquarters, high-tech research and development facility, and multiple manufacturing locations in north america, fxi has built a culture of innovation and achievement that is recognized by customers, suppliers and peersOur products include finished goods, sub-assemblies, services, and raw materials for oems, fabricators, and retailersYou will find fxi’s foam innovations inside, around, and under yourself in countless applicationsEverywhere foam goes, fxi’s innovations lead the way! won’t you join us?
Corporate project manager we are currently hiring for a corporate project manager to join our operations teamThis is a remote position and will require 80% travelAs the corporate project manager you will be responsible for “cradle to grave” project management (the design, installation, and startup) of a wide variety of projects at fxi plant locationsProject size can vary widely from $20k to > $5 mmYou will work with and direct the activities of outside contractors and local plant resources to complete projects on time and on budgetJob focus is primarily mechanical or chemical but could also be combined with electrical skills depending on qualifications of the incumbentExpect that there will be at least 80% travel to other fxi locations in the us or mexicoResponsibilities:
In addition this role is responsible for the following:
Provides engineering and project management expertise to fxi plants and other corporate engineering team members in the design, cost estimation, installation, and start up of a wide variety of both existing equipment upgrades and new projectsProjects are intended to improve manufacturing operations, quality, safety, and reduce costs of production and process automation is a major factor in many of them
Plans the scope of the project in terms of funding required, time needed for completion, and resources required
Designs equipment to produce new products or increase efficiency in existing operations
Creates needed scopes of work and requests for quotation documents in order to get bids from contractorsThese documents include all needed specifications for the equipment involved
Creates needed documentation for preparation of cer’s to obtain funding for projectsTrack spending against approved project budgets to make sure that costs are controlled and monitored
Interacts with numerous equipment vendors and service contractors to accomplish projects
Manages the installation and start up of projects in conjunction with local plant engineering resources
Qualifications:
Bsme or bsche degrees are preferred but other engineering degrees will be considered
Pmp certification and/or other formal project management training is a definite plus
10-15 years experience managing and executing equipment projects in a manufacturing environment, preferably in heavy industry or chemical processing
Equipment and process design experience coupled with proven project management skills
Formal training and experience in the critical concepts of lean manufacturing
Strong computer literacy with ms office, ms project, and autocad
Basic understanding of plc functioning and use
Ability to apply analytical skills in process troubleshooting and diagnostics
Familiarity with fluid handling equipment, including pumps, heat exchangers, controls and power transmission equipment, is desirable
Ability to travel as needed in the us and mexicoTravel could be up to 80% and could involve weekends at timesMust be able to work in mexico with appropriate documentation
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; ability to interface with personnel from various departments, levels and cultures
Ability to work independently; ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Familiarity with sap as it relates to project management documentation and tracking is a definite plus
Must be self-directed, be task oriented and perform in a fast-paced environment
Must possess planning/organization, analytical and problem solving skills
Outstanding communication & interpersonal skills
Benefits summary we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short and long term disability protection, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, and flexible spending accountsFxi is an eeo employer
