Project Manager- Systems Engineering

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here, if you want to:   

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.   
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.   
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

The Project Manager-Systems Engineering is responsible to plan, implement, manage and successfully complete the company’s major capital projects as assigned by the Director of Systems Innovation. This position will interface with developers, architects, general contractors, engineering firms, permitting jurisdictions and are responsible to directly manage and supervise Niagara’s chosen contractors.

Job Summary

Systems engineering is a discipline of engineering that focuses on how to design and manage complex engineering systems over their life cycles.  The Systems Engineering Project Manager will support the systems engineering team by maintaining and organizing critical information on capital projects from inception to completion.  They will be responsible for interdepartmental communication and information gathering across the project portfolio.  The position will also champion the continuous improvement efforts of the department.  The Project Manager will maintain systems and documents on warehousing technologies by collaborating with internal parties and vendors, including but not limited to Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) technologies, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Yard Management Systems (YMS), Forklift Management, Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), dock and warehouse equipment, etc.

Essential Functions

• Organize and maintain critical documents for all projects
• Develop repository of plant information and project documents
• Develop systems for cost analysis and budgeting improvements for capital projects, including scenario budgeting
• Track budget consumption and manage CGR submission through closeout
• Establishes and facilitates governance processes, creates roadmaps, and serves as subject matter expert on Project & Portfolio Management (PPM) processes & application
• Works with Systems Engineering team to provide assistance on own POs, and Budget and vendor onboarding for project execution
• Own the department's procure-to-pay (P2P) process, from purchase order creation through invoice reconciliation and approval, including P2P reporting and meetings
• Coordinate across teams to manage list of all active projects, track status and prepare summaries as needed and lead or participate in project prioritization meetings with senior leadership
• Oversee continuous improvement opportunities within the project management department
• Coordinates and communicates design requirements throughout each project
• Lead AGV and AS/RS design and budget evaluations for business growth, including requirements definition, vendor proposal review, and ROI analysis
• Manage the full forklift fleet lifecycle, including fleet design and specification, leasing, relocations and fleet adjustments, and equipment trials
• Oversee fleet maintenance agreements, service support, and rentals, and track fleet utilization and fixed assets with Finance
• Manage procurement, delivery, service setup, and ongoing support for dock and warehouse equipment
• Drive the metrics of success for the systems engineering department, including department KPI tracking and reporting
• Ensures project documentation and communication between all stakeholders
• Initiates, develops, and maintains relationships with suppliers and other external collaborators or contributors, including national account partnerships
• Works with procurement to develop vendor selection documentation such as “Requests for Information” (RFI) and “Request for Proposal” (RFP) to ensure cost, quality and performance of systems are taken into account during the procurement process.
• Works closely with the Plant Leadership Team, Facility Managers, Supervisors, and other key managers to develop and implement initiatives for sustainability, continuous improvement and productivity enhancement.
• Works closely with cross-functional teams, OEM’s, and our team to develop efficient and effective methods to collect, analysis, and optimize to drive robust analysis and reporting to support accurate and timely value driven business solutions for the both short term and longer-term strategies.
• Identify and drive automation of manual administrative and reporting workflows
• Combines solution results with graphics to create presentations and reports (PowerPoint, Word, SmartSheet, Oracle Cloud and Excel) for daily reporting both interdepartmentally and across multiple departments.
• Initiate and lead cross-functional meetings with key stakeholders to review project status, key deliverables, risks, issues, decisions and actions
• Works with plant and Asset management teams on maintenance of Distribution and Warehouse equipment
• Manage the third-party service call routing and invoicing platform, including site onboarding and platform administration
• Physically capable of lifting weight up to 40 lbs.
• Travel 25%.  Some work in hot, cold, or confined production environments
• This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 6 Years  – Distribution & Warehousing industry as a project/program manager
• 6 Years  – Experience in Position
• 2 Years  – Leading a team of project professionals

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ Years– Distribution & Warehousing industry as a project/program manager
• 10+ Years – Experience working in Position          
• 4 Years  – Leading a team of project professionals

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

• High speed assembly, manufacturing, beverage or food industry, Distribution and Warehousing, Material handling and Automation experience.  More than one area is preferred.
• Prior use of a sophisticated ERP system (preferably Oracle Cloud applications) – OTM, and WMS. Experience with procure-to-pay (P2P) and invoicing platforms.
• Strong understanding of distribution and warehouse operations and the systems used to manage them (e.g., WMS, YMS, ERP)
• Experience with warehouse automation (AGV, AS/RS) design and capital budget evaluation
• Working knowledge of equipment leasing, maintenance agreements, fixed asset tracking, and capital request processes
• Highly Collaborative: highly accountable and autonomous and naturally works well with the team to seek innovative solutions and can identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to meet the company’s Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Distribution business requirements.
• Ability to build strong, positive rapport with associates in a team environment; ability to lead through personal example that communicates integrity, core values and consistency in decision-making.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment and to manage multiple projects/priorities to meet specific goals & deadlines.
• Project management:  successfully completes projects in a timely fashion.
• Oral Communication:  speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; demonstrates presentation skills. 
• Written Communication: writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information. 
• Problem Solving: identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Highly motivated and self-driven professional: skillful, productive, efficient, creative
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and strategically
• Highly organized and process oriented Experience with risk assessment, management, and contingency planning
• Advanced data analysis capabilities including an understanding of statistics.
• Contract and vendor management skills
• Microsoft Office Products and Project/program management software experience

Education

Minimum Required: 

• Bachelor's Degree In Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical or any related discipline of engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business or the equivalent in combined education and considerable experience in similar field may be considered equivalent.
• Preferred: 
• Master's Degree In Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical or Business Administration or equivalent experience with a management focus.

Certification/License:

Required:            N/A

Preferred:           N/A

Typical Compensation Range

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:

Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves
• Medical, including virtual care options
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
• Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
• Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
• Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc. 
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
• And more!

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

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