Project Manager

(Job #PMWEB)

Ensure project's scope of work is completed within time and budgetary constraints and meets customer requirements. Responsible for creating AutoCAD layouts of material lineside displays, storage areas, kitting sequencing cells. Perform customer site field checks. Understand all data inputs into the PFEP, which include EBOM, process scroll, inbound transportation data and containerization data. Evaluate PFEP data and plant layout to develop material flow master plan. Maintain PFEP data. Perform static manpower analysis using standard time data to create job assignments for material handling. Perform dock capacity and storage analysis. Assign delivery methods for each part number, ensuring that parts that need to be sequenced or kitted and identified and appropriate action taken. Assign dock doors for inbound direct loads, metered material from 3PL, sequence parts from 3PL and tier 1 sequence commodities. Evaluate packing size and density for each part to ensure optimal flow and display for the operator. Work with the packaging team to right size anything driving material handling cost or lineside issues. Assign delivery equipment and manpower to all parts in the PFEP. Evaluate PIV needs for each manned route including PIV specs and any onboard computer/scanner equipment required for delivery. Create SWI packets for material handling department. Work with the dynamic simulation team on internal material flow, and on external flow for yards, gates and dock doors. Publish KPIs and report out weekly. Use open issues lists, action register, checklists, program schedule, lessons learned and other documents/documentation methods to further the project. Evaluate problems as they arise, develop and implement solutions. Follow and drive closure of open issues. Evaluate current or POR material flow and identify opportunities for cost savings and continuous improvement. Perform business case/payback analysis/make vs. buy studies.

• Master Degree in Industrial Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering or foreign educational equivalent. Two years of experience in the position offered, or in a similar position, such as Project Engineer. Experience must include using AutoCAD to create layouts to review and improve material flow and providing engineering support to integrate safety and quality through process flow management.

• Work location: Farmington Hills, MI

• This position is subject to the Employee Referral Program.

Interested candidates should send resume and salary requirements with cover letter including reference code job number to (no phone calls please): K. Brown, Design Systems, Inc., 38799 West 12 Mile Road, Suite 100, Farmington Hills, MI 48331 Job #PMWEB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.