Black Belt

About the Role With only general guidelines, is able to propose, plan, coordinate, and control projects of moderate complexity and risk involving one or two technologies/organizational units (e.g., building a melting unit) or a new product with a process extension. Projects typically have moderate financial and/or strategic impact on the corporation. Manages project resources (people, budgets, etc.) as necessary to support and meet overall business objectives. Can provide technical and non-technical guidance (oversight) to ensure the systems are technically and economically successful. What You'll Do

• Provide project leadership for key projects including new process or product development, capital projects such as capacity expansions, relocation, modifications, alterations, or manufacturing process improvements
• Establish requirements with customer(s). Understand nature of the business requirements for each project
• Establish overall project plans (scope, schedule, cost estimates, project acceptance criteria, procurement/contracting strategy, risk management, etc).
• Assist in project evaluation and justification.
• Work with the business in the preparation of Appropriation Requests (A/R)
• Establish roles, responsibilities and competencies required for the project.
• Build an effective project team utilizing internal and external personnel resources with the ability to operate and supervise matrixed organizations.
• Establish receivership requirements for project
• Conduct project meetings and document key issues, action items and decisions.
• Communicate and provide guidance to project team members (Engineering/ Manufacturing) based on organizational goals and company policy
• Provide periodic project updates to customer(s) and management.
• Communicate project goals, objectives, key status information and overall impact of the project effectively with project team members
• Effectively implement all phases of project methodologies to include appropriate initiation, planning, implementation and control, and close-out elements
• Regularly and effectively communicate and update project key issues, status of completion and financial forecasts with project customers, senior management sponsors and senior management steering teams
• Actively coach and develop individuals on project team.
• Project team member assignments established with individual competency development as objective.
• Provide recognition to project and customer team members
• Share expertise and knowledge to foster continuous improvement of the organization (project team or functional unit)
• Implement and role model safety program to ensure that LTAs and Recordable Incidence rate = or< Corporate targets What We're Looking For
• B.S. Engineering or equivalent technical degree
• Proven track record of global project accomplishments as a project lead with increasing scope, complexity, responsibility, impact, etc.
• Track record of delivering results within cost and schedule with close and timely communications with the internal Customer
• Track record of engineering accomplishment.
• Recognized as a technical leader / subject matter expert in one or more technical disciplines fully capable in related disciplines
• Proficient in Project Management skills and methodologies inclusive of Scope Development, Scheduling, Cost & Budget Management, Quality Management, and Risk Management
• Demonstrated ability to operate within matrix organization. Utilizes influence versus control. Can manage in the "gray" areas
• Sound problem solving and decision making processes and skills.
• Proficient in quality tools including Kepner - Tregoe, Performance Excellence, Project Management tools, etc
• Computer/Information Technology Skills Desired. Basics - MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint. Nice to Have
• None specified in the posting.