Project Manager, Operations - DYMO

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Position title: Project Manager, Operations - DYMO

Location: Sint-Niklaas, BE (on-site)

Reports to: Sr. Plant Manager

Contract type: Permanent, full-time

Job Summary

As a Project Manager, Operations you will be a part of plant management team of the DYMO consumables factory in Sint-Niklaas. You will work closely with the management team and take charge of cross-functional project teams where you will be responsible that the correct deliverables are delivered for each milestone.

Key Responsibilities

• Take the lead in putting together the project teams (in consultation with the resource managers) and monitor a clear division of roles. The tasks and responsibilities for each team member are clearly defined. During the execution of a project, ensure good communication within the organization. Ensure that all stakeholders of a project are always aware of the status of a project and are involved in decision-making in function of their responsibilities within the project. Projects can include the following domains: productivity improvement (material, overhead, working hours), new or modified raw materials, validation of new suppliers, automation, operational excellence (lean, six sigma), quality improvements, New Product Development and sustaining.
• Manage the cross-functional team and take the lead in clearly defining the scope of the project.
• Manage and report the following KPIs: cost, duration and objective/purpose of the project. Anticipate in good time if a project objective is likely not to be achieved. Take initiative to make adjustments and escalate in time if necessary.
• Take the lead in developing and maintaining realistic timelines. Monitor the critical path and deadlines in projects and adjust and escalate if necessary.
• Document and report in a structured and systematic way according to the agreed standards within the company. Contribute to continuous improvement of new and existing procedures (product development – industrialization procedure – roles and responsibilities within the matrix organization).
• Take an active role in the management meetings: Weekly Operations Review, Monthly Operations Review, RSL PAC Meeting, High Level Projects Review Meeting.
• Initiate ad hoc or periodic meetings, according to the needs of each project.
• Manage the Plant Master Project Plan and help ensure the balance between the available (necessary) resources and the objectives of the Plant.
• Motivate the project team members and act as a coach of the cross-functional teams.
• Take up tasks and responsibilities within the Newell Corporate OPEX project PEAK.
• Comply with existing policies, instructions and procedures regarding Safety, Environment, ISO and 6S
  

Qualifications

• Industrial Engineer or equivalent
• At least 5 years of experience in project management or project management or managerial position within a production environment.
• High proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams.
• Very good knowledge of Dutch and English.
  

Skills And Competences

• Very good project management skills regarding planning, reporting, presentation, budget tracking and decision making.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Critical, analytical and situationally flexible.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Creative, innovative way of thinking and working.
• Troubleshooter: spot deficiencies and potential optimizations
  

We offer

Newell Brands has a strong footprint in the EMEA region with several thousand employees spread over many corporate offices and manufacturing facilities. A wide portfolio of our brands is strongly represented across the region including DYMO, Parker, Sistema, Spontex, Crockpot, NUK, Coleman, Yankee Candle and many more.

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