ISCO Industries is an end-to-end piping solutions provider that specializes in HDPE. The Manufacturing and Capital Project Manager position mainly supports ISCO’s manufacturing facilities across the United States. The primary responsibility of this role is to manage capital and manufacturing projects that support company growth. This position is based in our Louisville, KY fabrication facility where we have a dedicated projects area for product R & D, equipment design/development, and fabrication. Work with the Manufacturing and Capital Projects Team, individual plant leads, vendors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to bring projects from conception to completion. Plan and manage projects from the Louisville office as well as travel to ISCO’s many sites for implementation and support. Work both independently and in collaboration within the Manufacturing and Capital Projects Team.
Essential Duties
Manage capital projects including:
New specialty equipment specification, procurement, and installation
Forklift, crane, and other standard equipment specification, procurement, installation, and tracking
Existing equipment rebuilds and moves
New equipment design, fabrication and installation
Facility projects ranging from remodels and additions to new builds
Manage manufacturing projects including:
New product R&D
Lean manufacturing and process improvement
Production work cell moves or expansions
Tooling specification, design, procurement, and fabrication
Perform project management tasks for existing and new manufacturing and capital projects including creating and maintaining project:
Charters
Scopes
Schedules
Cost trackers
Risk registers
Handoff documentation
Lessons learned
Communication with:
On-site vendors for facility projects and equipment installations
Vendors for outsourced fabrication, machining etc.
Equipment manufacturers
Part suppliers
Internal stakeholders including on-site leadership and subject matter experts, Manufacturing Projects Team, Quality, Safety, and Management
Work extensively with the Manufacturing and Capital Projects Team Members as subject matter experts on a variety of projects
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balance resources, and report on status regularly
Recognize opportunities for value creation and innovation in the project management process and within the Manufacturing and Capital Projects Team
Develop and maintain document and organization standards within Manufacturing and Capital Projects Team
Document and organize all projects worked on.
Support operations and company initiatives.
Perform other tasks as needed.
Base Qualifications and Competencies
Education: Qualified candidates will possess, at minimum, a Bachelor's Degree. Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or other Engineering discipline preferred.
Certifications: PMP certification preferred
Experience: 5 – 15 years. Project management experience required. Experience with manufacturing equipment or facilities management preferred.
Skills:
Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Etc.).
Scheduling (Smartsheet preferred)
Strong communication and organization skills required
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)