Senior Project Manager - Automotive Paint Systems
Apply NowCompany: EDAG, Inc.
Location: Troy, MI 48085
Description:
Who we are:
EDAG Production Solutions is the perfect partner for the planning, design, optimization and implementation of production plants and of the product development networked with them.
With a workforce of approx. 1,300 employees, and the knowledge and experience we have gained over several decades, we are multi-disciplinary innovators in the development of production plants. We are familiar with the challenges, legal requirements and, of course, all relevant issues relating to our customers' production, and are able to provide optimum advice and active support for the reorganization or optimization of their plants. As engineers, we speak the same language as our customers and understand their problems and requirements.
It goes without saying that we are fully committed to cost efficiency and the use of state-of-the-art processes and technologies. We transfer this know-how equally to our three business fields: for automotive solutions, industrial solutions and mobility solutions. Worldwide.
This is how you will grow:
The Senior Project Manager will support our current business and contribute to the growth plans of the company. The Senior Project Manager will report directly to the President/CEO with other internal matrix relationships and with corporate headquarters in Germany. In this role, the ideal candidate will be charged with creating their own division strategy (with P&L responsibility), that will complement and comply with the company's strategic plans. The candidate selected for this position will be an expert in automotive paint systems, passionate about problem solving, strongly collaborative and possess well-developed oral and written communication skills. Once hired, the candidate will work alongside the President/CEO to learn the intricacies of the business, establish strong customer relationships and credibility with teammates to support a smooth transition and on-boarding process.
Requirements
This is how you will take us forward:
Technical Requirements:
EDAG Production Solutions is the perfect partner for the planning, design, optimization and implementation of production plants and of the product development networked with them.
With a workforce of approx. 1,300 employees, and the knowledge and experience we have gained over several decades, we are multi-disciplinary innovators in the development of production plants. We are familiar with the challenges, legal requirements and, of course, all relevant issues relating to our customers' production, and are able to provide optimum advice and active support for the reorganization or optimization of their plants. As engineers, we speak the same language as our customers and understand their problems and requirements.
It goes without saying that we are fully committed to cost efficiency and the use of state-of-the-art processes and technologies. We transfer this know-how equally to our three business fields: for automotive solutions, industrial solutions and mobility solutions. Worldwide.
This is how you will grow:
The Senior Project Manager will support our current business and contribute to the growth plans of the company. The Senior Project Manager will report directly to the President/CEO with other internal matrix relationships and with corporate headquarters in Germany. In this role, the ideal candidate will be charged with creating their own division strategy (with P&L responsibility), that will complement and comply with the company's strategic plans. The candidate selected for this position will be an expert in automotive paint systems, passionate about problem solving, strongly collaborative and possess well-developed oral and written communication skills. Once hired, the candidate will work alongside the President/CEO to learn the intricacies of the business, establish strong customer relationships and credibility with teammates to support a smooth transition and on-boarding process.
Requirements
This is how you will take us forward:
- Minimum of 10 years experience working with automotive paint systems with at least 5 years in a management capacity.
- Results driven experience combined with the skills to effectively manage P&L, including long term trends and the ability to make recommendations concerning management decisions, resource allocation and business operations to enhance the division/company financial performance. This individual needs to be very strategic so they can lay out a growth plan;
- An entrepreneurial attitude and spirit.
- The skill set to effectively interact with a variety of different people. This person will report to the President/CEO but will interact with other senior managers within EDAG as well as various key people at the German parent company.
Technical Requirements:
- Strong understanding and experience in automotive paint systems
- Proven success as a high level, strategic leader
- 4 year degree highly preferred
- Experience in the business development process (quotes, proposals, etc)
- Ability to work and influence in a matrix and global organization is essential
- Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to communicate rapidly and effectively within the organization and to represent the company in a professional manner
- Ability to create a vision and champion that vision within the organization
- Business experience in resource allocation, budgeting, project management and leadership.
- Ability to shift resources and priorities to meet critical deadlines.
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze quantitatively and qualitatively, scope technical requirements and effectively prioritize program deliverables and testing needs.
- Understanding of business figures and management of financial