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This position will interface with developers, architects, general contractors, engineering firms, permitting jurisdictions and are responsible to directly manage and supervise Niagara’s chosen contractors.\nJob Summary\nSystems engineering is a discipline of engineering that focuses on how to design and manage complex engineering systems over their life cycles. The Systems Engineering Project Manager will support the systems engineering team by maintaining and organizing critical information on capital projects from inception to completion. They will be responsible for interdepartmental communication and information gathering across the project portfolio. The position will also champion the continuous improvement efforts of the department. The Project Manager will maintain systems and documents on warehousing technologies by collaborating with internal parties and vendors, including but not limited to Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) technologies, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Yard Management Systems (YMS), Forklift Management, Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), dock and warehouse equipment, etc.\n\nEssential Functions\nOrganize and maintain critical documents for all projects\nDevelop repository of plant information and project documents\nDevelop systems for cost analysis and budgeting improvements for capital projects, including scenario budgeting\nTrack budget consumption and manage CGR submission through closeout\nEstablishes and facilitates governance processes, creates roadmaps, and serves as subject matter expert on Project & Portfolio Management (PPM) processes & application\nWorks with Systems Engineering team to provide assistance on own POs, and Budget and vendor onboarding for project execution\nOwn the department's procure-to-pay (P2P) process, from purchase order creation through invoice reconciliation and approval, including P2P reporting and meetings\nCoordinate across teams to manage list of all active projects, track status and prepare summaries as needed and lead or participate in project prioritization meetings with senior leadership\nOversee continuous improvement opportunities within the project management department\nCoordinates and communicates design requirements throughout each project\nLead AGV and AS/RS design and budget evaluations for business growth, including requirements definition, vendor proposal review, and ROI analysis\nManage the full forklift fleet lifecycle, including fleet design and specification, leasing, relocations and fleet adjustments, and equipment trials\nOversee fleet maintenance agreements, service support, and rentals, and track fleet utilization and fixed assets with Finance\nManage procurement, delivery, service setup, and ongoing support for dock and warehouse equipment\nDrive the metrics of success for the systems engineering department, including department KPI tracking and reporting\nEnsures project documentation and communication between all stakeholders\nInitiates, develops, and maintains relationships with suppliers and other external collaborators or contributors, including national account partnerships\nWorks with procurement to develop vendor selection documentation such as “Requests for Information” (RFI) and “Request for Proposal” (RFP) to ensure cost, quality and performance of systems are taken into account during the procurement process.\nWorks closely with the Plant Leadership Team, Facility Managers, Supervisors, and other key managers to develop and implement initiatives for sustainability, continuous improvement and productivity enhancement.\nWorks closely with cross-functional teams, OEM’s, and our team to develop efficient and effective methods to collect, analysis, and optimize to drive robust analysis and reporting to support accurate and timely value driven business solutions for the both short term and longer-term strategies.\nIdentify and drive automation of manual administrative and reporting workflows\nCombines solution results with graphics to create presentations and reports (PowerPoint, Word, SmartSheet, Oracle Cloud and Excel) for daily reporting both interdepartmentally and across multiple departments.\nInitiate and lead cross-functional meetings with key stakeholders to review project status, key deliverables, risks, issues, decisions and actions\nWorks with plant and Asset management teams on maintenance of Distribution and Warehouse equipment\nManage the third-party service call routing and invoicing platform, including site onboarding and platform administration\nPhysically capable of lifting weight up to 40 lbs.\nTravel 25%. Some work in hot, cold, or confined production environments\nThis job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.\nQualifications\nMinimum Qualifications:\n6 Years - Distribution & Warehousing industry as a project/program manager\n6 Years - Experience in Position\n2 Years - Leading a team of project professionals\n*experience may include a combination of work experience and education\nPreferred Qualifications:\n10+ Years- Distribution & Warehousing industry as a project/program manager\n10+ Years - Experience working in Position \n4 Years - Leading a team of project professionals\n*experience may include a combination of work experience and education\nCompetencies\nHigh speed assembly, manufacturing, beverage or food industry, Distribution and Warehousing, Material handling and Automation experience. More than one area is preferred.\nPrior use of a sophisticated ERP system (preferably Oracle Cloud applications) - OTM, and WMS. Experience with procure-to-pay (P2P) and invoicing platforms.\nStrong understanding of distribution and warehouse operations and the systems used to manage them (e.g., WMS, YMS, ERP)\nExperience with warehouse automation (AGV, AS/RS) design and capital budget evaluation\nWorking knowledge of equipment leasing, maintenance agreements, fixed asset tracking, and capital request processes\nHighly Collaborative: highly accountable and autonomous and naturally works well with the team to seek innovative solutions and can identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to meet the company’s Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Distribution business requirements.\nAbility to build strong, positive rapport with associates in a team environment; ability to lead through personal example that communicates integrity, core values and consistency in decision-making.\nAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment and to manage multiple projects/priorities to meet specific goals & deadlines.\nProject management: successfully completes projects in a timely fashion.\nOral Communication: speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; demonstrates presentation skills. \nWritten Communication: writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information. \nProblem Solving: identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully.\nHighly motivated and self-driven professional: skillful, productive, efficient, creative\nDemonstrated ability to think creatively and strategically\nHighly organized and process oriented Experience with risk assessment, management, and contingency planning\nAdvanced data analysis capabilities including an understanding of statistics.\nContract and vendor management skills\nMicrosoft Office Products and Project/program management software experience\nEducation\nMinimum Required:\nBachelor's Degree In Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical or any related discipline of engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business or the equivalent in combined education and considerable experience in similar field may be considered equivalent.\nPreferred: \nMaster's Degree In Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical or Business Administration or equivalent experience with a management focus.\nCertification/License:\nRequired: N/A\nPreferred: N/A\nTypical Compensation Range\nPay Rate Type: Salary$140,990.01 - $204,435.52 / YearlyBonus Target: 10% Annual Benefits\nOur Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:\nRegular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.\nPaid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time\nPaid parental and caregiver leaves\nMedical, including virtual care options\nDental\nVision\n401(k) with company match\nHealth Savings Account with company match\nFlexible Spending Accounts\nExpanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members\nFamily Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements\nIncome protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan\nSpecial discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc. \nTuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities\nAnd more!\nhttps://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits\n* *Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.\nAny employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. 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