Manager, Project Engineering - Reading Truck

As a Project Engineering Manager at Reading Truck, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing multiple projects from initiation to completion. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget while meeting quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successful project management, strong leadership skills and excellent communication abilities.

The Nuts and Bolts

• Ultimate accountability for all project results and metrics
• Development of alternative approaches for addressing production, business and customer needs
• Evaluate and propose appropriate solutions, provide scopes of work and capital /expense budgets
• Lead interdisciplinary % diverse project teams
• Drive projects to completion
• Manage change, solve problems, address roadblocks
• Provide input for business capital planning
• Coach Improvement Engineers and plant support teams
• Regularly meet with stakeholders to identify and discuss project issues and assign responsibilities and timelines. Keep the project on track.
• Balance project scope / budget / timeliness and manage risk in accordance with requirements
• Effectively communicate with cross-functional teams and Executives - providing regular project updates
• Provide business ant technical leadership needed for successful conduct of the projects

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering or related field of study
• Experience in truck body building and up-fit, automotive, or related industries
• Proven experience in program management, stakeholder management and cross-functional teams' management
• Experience with quality systems including ISO9001, APQP, PDCA (A3) and other industry-wide standards
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement strongly preferred
• Experience in Stage-gate product development process (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, DFMEA etc.) preferred
• Experience with customer-facing applications and sales configurators preferred
• PMI/PMP professional certification highly preferred
• Six Sigma certification (Green belt or higher) preferred
• Must be able to travel as required - to Reading, PA and other sites - car and plane

At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. We continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America.

Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

Some of Our Total Rewards

• We offer big company perks with small company culture:
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 paid holidays
• Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
• Paid Training and Development Programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

For other career opportunities, please visit our careers page https://www.readingtruck.com/about/careers

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