Operations Project Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the development, management, and execution of various operations driven project plans across the U.

S. AutoForce network in collaboration with cross-functional leaders and subject matter experts. This position will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with division strategy, commitments and goals.

This includes both new construction and existing operations with a strong focus on continuous improvement, optimization and reporting.

This role is located on-site in Appleton, WI.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Effectively develop project scope and objectives.
• Lead discussions and manage operations projects with cross departmental collaboration / input (Product Management, IT, Operations, Sales, Finance), to ensure project / output is successful for all departments.
• Lead resource for execution of operations tasks for new and existing operations.
• Develop and quickly adjust timelines & priority to adapt to rapidly evolving business needs.
• Schedule and facilitate reoccurring project meetings ensuring proper attendance.
• Establish and maintain warehouse layout and capacity models.
• Key resource for warehouse capacity management working closely with operations and product management team to meet changes in demand that impact warehouse layout
• Develop and maintain warehouse WMS location configurations
• Execution of operations design, capacity strategy, process design, and other analytical initiatives.
• Follow best practices and drive standardization / uniformity amongst organization.
• Maintain, develop, and improve standard project documentation and templates to drive consistency in project plans.
• Submit and manage project CapEx and budget.
• Cultivate U.S. Venture's values while inspiring, empowering, recognizing, and guiding team members
• Live our values of High Performance, Caring Relationships, Strategic Foresight, and Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Find A Better Way by championing continuous improvement and quality control efforts to identify opportunities to innovate and improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardization
• Continuously learn and develop self professionally
• Support corporate efforts for safety, government compliance, and all other company policies & procedures
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, operations management, a related field, or the equivalent experience
• 5 years' experience in operations management, industrial engineering, or project management in a related industry
• Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management and warehouse operations design
• Direct work experience in project management capacity
• Proven experience in change management
• Proficient in project management software
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, process improvement, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with a variety of people and situations in a positive, open-minded, and results oriented manner.
• Strong communication skills in a cross-departmental group setting to effectively drive projects to completion.
• Detail, results, and team oriented as well as professional under stress.
• Strong analytical skills including a good understanding of the budgeting process, cost control, price and profit.
• Experience in CAD
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, etc.)
• Good problem solving, negation skills

U.S. Venture requires that a team member have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based.

In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.

U.S. Venture will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed recruitment Master Service Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee.

In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, U.S. Venture shall reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of U.S. Venture.

Our company is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at (920) 739-6101 .