Project Manager- Production Planner

About us

Danieli Corporation, a worldwide leader company which has produced and exported top level technology and innovation in the metal industry for more than 100 years is looking for a talented Project Manager Production Planning to join our growing company!

We are leaders in minimills, in long product casting and rolling plants, and among the front runners in the flat product and iron ore sectors. Danieli Corporation is a division of Danieli and C. SpA headquarter in Buttrio, Italy. Danieli exports its output worldwide with the main goal to provide innovative and "production-cost winner" plants and to maximize benefits to customers. Danieli's objective is constant technological improvement, and it is recognized as one of the most innovative and reliable companies in the metals industry.

Danieli Corporation employees are offered a full suite of employee benefits that include medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability plans, and a 401(k) plan with employer match and a paid time off accrual program.

Responsibilities

The Project Manager maintains the project budget and ensures compliance with time schedules and quality on project equipment. Works with the Sales Groups, Sales Proposal Engineer, and the Production Department. This position is in our Danieli Service Center located in Ashland, KY.

Tasks and Day-to-Day Activities in the role:

• Develop project Scopes of Work for the Sales Groups and the Production Department
• Identify parts to be procured or refurbished, subsequently working with:
• The Proposal Engineer to purchase commercial items and intercompany components
• The Production Department to purchase factory materials, outsourced machining and fabrication activities
• Ensure compliance with project time schedules, cost control and quality
• Ensure synergy between the Sales Groups and the Production Department
• Provide constant feedback to the customer on the progress of the project until completion
• Perform Risk Assessments, through a constant monitoring of Production Department activities in order to mitigate cost overages and project delays
• Reduce the starting time of project activities by developing content for and coordinating project kick-off meetings
• Provide project status updates for Sales Groups and Service management
• Procure and interpret drawings for the execution of the required production works
• Write technical reports for Customer evaluation and for internal record keeping
• Provide technical and financial data to the Proposal Engineer to execute project post-mortems
• Maintain database of electronic documentation for each project
• Domestic and international travel is required (10%-15%)
• Strengthen and maintain the company’s culture and values through:
• exemplary behaviors through facts, demanding the same from colleagues, for a teamwork aimed at the achievement of company targets;
• safeguard of the company ethics and discipline with method, observance of rules, pragmatism and good example;
• encouraging, taking pride in and motivating the team in relation to the importance of the goals achieved or to be achieved.

Technical Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 0-2 years of experience in mechanical engineering functions, project management, design, or technical sales
• A desire to work in a Steel Industry Service Center environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a "Team Player" mindset
• Expert mechanical problem solver with strong critical thinking skills
• Experience and familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project

Other

Conditions of Employment:

• Position is drug screen and background contingent.

Danieli Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.