VPET USA LLC · 9 hours ago
Project Manager/ New Product Development
Fontana, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expVPET USA LLC is currently seeking a Project Manager for New Product Development. The role involves managing the design, prototyping, and testing of new products while coordinating projects and teams to meet customer needs and project timelines.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Work with sales and operations to identify areas of growth
Manage the design, prototyping, and testing of new products to ensure they meet guidelines and standards for functionality and consumer demands
Coordinate projects and teams; maintain schedules, track deliverables
Meet with sales and with customers to understand needs and requirements and then communicate scope and vision to the PD team
Provide regular reporting to management and stakeholders in regard to New Product Development projects and initiatives
Responsible for establishing timeline, budget, and scope of all assigned projects
Track project activities and spend against the project plan and budget
Notify the project team with project agendas, upcoming meetings, and subsequent minutes of the meeting
Provide day-to-day administrative direction to teams to ensure project milestones are achieved
Monitor compliance with systems, standards, and procedures
Ensure project issues are captured, tracked, and resolved in a timely fashion
Maintain ownership of project plan: Including scope documentation, risk management, the definition of success criteria, project objectives, and timing
Support the project team by utilizing the necessary project systems and tools
Qualification
Required
Successful experience in promoting sales/customer involvement and relationship development; proven track record of exceeding expectations
Exceptional communication skills; ability to articulate with verbal and written mediums; encourages and supports problem escalation; promotes good working relationships across the project; supports building consensus
Strong reporting, organization, and problem-solving skills; ability to drive accountability
Ability to work cross-functionally within a team-based environment
Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
Proven ability to multitask and perform well under pressure
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Proficiency in Microsoft Project
3+ years of Project Management experience managing small, medium, and large-scale projects
Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
1-2 years' experience with CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.) and/or blueprint interpretation
Plastics, Manufacturing, and/or Packaging Industries preferred
B.S. degree in Business or Engineering preferred (equivalent work experience will be considered)
Strong time management and communication skills (formal training a plus)
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, for you and your family
401k plan, Employer contributes up to 5%.
Vacation and sick pay.
Holiday Pay: Eight (8) paid holidays days per year.
Basic Life Insurance Paid (25K policy).
Short Term Disability
Flexible spending account
Employee Assistance Program
Professional Training Development available
Annual Company Anniversary Event celebration
Referral Program
Monthly employee engagement events
Company
VPET USA LLC
VPET USA Inc. is a packaging manufacturer specializing in PET preforms and containers with three plants located in CA, TX and IL.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
VPET USA LLC has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2021 (1)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-09-25Acquired
Leadership Team
Jeffrey Kellar
Chief Executive Officer
Steven Saull
CFO
Company data provided by crunchbase