What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Portfolio Manager - Quality position at Zinpro?
The base salary listed is a range. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others). In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for a bonus, providing the opportunity to earn additional compensation.
Benefits
Our Total Rewards programs continue to lead, innovate and embody our core values – caring for the health and wellbeing of all. Zinpro offers a competitive salary and a premium benefits package, including 100% employer-paid healthcare and generous paid time off. We provide a wide range of benefits and resources designed to support you at every stage of life: education assistance, retirement planning, 401(k), disability and long-term care insurance, travel assistance, fitness reimbursement, gift matching, and more.
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Position Summary
The Project Portfolio Manager is a key contributor to Zinpro’s success by managing projects and programs within the Quality System as well as coordinating activities around the office and laboratory. Work will center around leading a variety of quality projects including but not limited to capital projects at the Lab as well as managing Quality System documents and maintaining Quality records. Success in this position requires the ability to lead projects from ideation through completion; this includes designating project resources, preparing budgets, monitoring progress, and ensuring key stakeholders are informed. Knowledge of quality systems and operations processes, and strong planning and organizational skills are essential. This role is based at the Eden Prairie Laboratory.
Essential Functions
- Leads and maintains annual and long-range capital projects and spending plans
- Analyzes and prioritizes improvement ideas for implementation of lab projects and builds business cases for project approvals
- Manages, prioritizes, and fully executes projects and initiatives, including providing estimates, schedules, and project updates to stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
- Responsible for Quality System document control including facilitating the development, revision, distribution and maintenance of Quality System policies, procedures, work instructions and forms
- Oversees overall inventory management of the lab; including preparation of purchase orders for laboratory consumables and office supplies
- Responsible for non-production sample management, including initial testing requests, sample intake, and sample tracking
- Manages completion and maintains internal quality and safety audit requirements and assists in the completion and filing of environmental regulatory, OSHA, and corporate reports
- Manages Heads-Up forms and Corrective Action Requests
- Manages laboratory appointment calendar, including standing laboratory and safety related meetings and oversees the coordination of lab tours and functions
- Coordinates on-site visits from vendors or facility maintenance contractors
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 3 years’ project management and related experience
- Strong team management skills with ability to resolve conflict, delegate tasks, set goals, and evaluate performance
- Strong familiarity with project management software, methodologies, and best practices
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams in a plant manufacturing environment
- Excellent critical thinking skills with proven ability to weigh pros and cons to make good decision.
Preferred:
- Food safety certification (PCQI)
- Minimum 3 years’ human and animal food safety management experience
- Lean Manufacturing or Lean Six Sigma Certification
- 5 plus years’ project management and related experience
- 5 plus years’ human and animal food safety management experience
- Proficient use of multiple project software tools
Schedule Requirements
This position is expected to work within core business hours.
Travel Requirements
This position will work primarily at the Eden Prairie lab facility. Limited company-sponsored travel may be needed, less than 10% of time.
About Zinpro
For more than 52 years, Zinpro has improved the health and wellbeing of both animals and people as a pioneer in the research and development of performance trace minerals and innovative nutritional solutions. As a family-owned, privately held company, our steady growth can be attributed to employing a world-class team of experts, manufacturing quality products and our steadfast commitment to helping our customers advance the health and performance of their animals. With products marketed in more than 70 countries worldwide, Zinpro is the global leader in advancing animal performance through greater nutrition and is dedicated to creating smarter practices for a better, more sustainable world.
Working at Zinpro means you’ll make a positive difference, working as part of an authentic and caring community of bright, passionate people. You’ll gain broad experience in a growing company known for its exceptional commitment to employees, customers and our communities. And you’ll quickly see that your unique ideas and perspectives are valued here, where we work continually to create diverse, equitable and inclusive teams.
Zinpro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
