AFA Project Manager I Job Location

US-MI-NOVI

of Openings 

1  

Shift  1st Shift  

Company Division  AFA Overview

Project Manager I Daifuku America Corporation is a leader in optimizing, integrating, automating, and managing the logistical flow of material goods in the automotive automation/material handling systems.  We focus on Design, Manufacturing, Installation and Support.  Daifuku America Corporation has been a trusted partner to some of the world's largest and fastest-growing companies, showing them how to use their space more efficiently to deliver improved productivity.

The company is currently seeking a Project Manager I who will be based out of our Novi Michigan Office. Daifuku America Corporation promotes and supports both individual and team success by providing opportunities to expand your skills and build on your capabilities.  As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a culturally rich workforce and proud of our diversity in background, experience and origin.  Safety is part of our core values, we stress the importance to our employees by enforcing 5S and daily safety audits.

Daifuku Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision available day one Optional Critical Illness and Accident Insurance FSA/ HSA Company provided life and disability plans 401K: Fidelity 7 Paid sick days (prorated according to start date) 13 paid vacation days (prorated according to start date) 11 paid holidays Yearly performance bonuses PPE Reimbursement

Responsibilities

General Description: This is an introductory level position into Project Management at Daifuku America. Managing, planning, coordinating, organizing, and communicating the management of material handling systems. Applying knowledge of Construction Management, Engineering principles and project management skills to support management of projects which include engineering, fabrication, operation, application, installation, and/or repair of material handling systems.  The material handling systems include power & free conveyors (P&F), skid conveyors, electrified monorail systems (EMS), friction drive systems (FDS), skillet conveyors, slat chain conveyors, vertical drop lifts (VDLs), automatic storage/retrieval systems (ASRS), fork/robot transfers, automatic guided carts (AGCs). With minimal assistance from others, you will be: Using / learning project management methods and techniques to manage the projects you are assigned. Managing the project in supporting role to ensure project goals are met (milestones, profit, planning requirements, reporting requirements) while learning the fundamentals of Project Management at Daifuku America. Responsible to assist / support / understand the Daifuku project structure, procedures & strategy. The company face to the customer - effective communication and relationship building skills required. Responsible for maintaining project schedules. Problem solving and working with others. Traveling to project jobsite as needed Learning & understanding the Daifuku project structure, procedure & strategy

Other Responsibilities Responsible to gain Daifuku product and technical knowledge. Price, track, process and manage all project changes. Project Manager I is responsible for documenting and distributing meeting minutes. Meet with customer and salesperson to review project. Establish a detailed schedule, establish priorities, and identify long lead times. Establish and maintain a cash flow schedule of values. Work with accounting to create financial job forecasts and issue changes to subcontractors. Monitor engineering and shops to ensure downstream activities are feasible. Review/create/understand/manage all requests for quotation from customer. R