KSB is a leading supplier of pumps, valves and related service. Our reliable, high-efficiency products are used in applications wherever fluids need to be transported or shut off, covering everything from building services,industry and water transport to waste water treatment, power plant processes and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal, Germany, the company has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing organisations and manufacturing facilities. Around the globe, more than 190 service centres and around 3,500 service specialists are on hand to provide local inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair services under the KSB SupremeServ brand. Innovative technology that is the fruit of KSB’s research and development activities forms the basis for the company’s success.
People. Passion. Performance. It is these three success factors that make KSB the company it is today.
At KSB, we recognise that it is people who actually make the difference – the people we employ and the people we serve. This is why we are committed to equal rights and treatment worldwide and never lose sight of the aspects ecology and sustainability when manufacturing our products.
- Undergraduate degree required in related discipline, preferably business management or engineering.
- Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in successful project management in a related industry or with industrial products and/or services.
- Broad experience in quality management, manufacturing, and systems thinking.
- Broad experience in business operations (i.e., demonstrated knowledge of activities across multiple functions), preferably with an international organization.
- Project management skills with ability to support multiple projects simultaneously and balance priorities through planning, execution, reporting, and effective controls.
- Demonstrated experience working with multi-site operations and deploying and managing project fulfillment stages through others.
Preferred Experience Qualifications:
- Leadership and Change management Experience
- Project Manage Professional (PMP) certification
- Working knowledge of Lean Enterprise, Lean Project Management, Critical Chain, and Theory of Constraints concepts
- Project Management - Establish, document, and communicate effective project structuring, monitoring/tracking performance against milestones and deadlines, while keeping projections and expectations current and conveyed.
- Lean Enterprise and Human Centered Design Thinking – Understand principles and strategies for identifying process problems and solutions by prioritizing the perspective of internal and external stakeholders to develop innovative solutions, services and systems.
- Communication – Effectively communicates with necessary internal colleagues at all levels and throughout all applicable departments and locations across the Company; serves point of contact role for customer representative and, when required, works through the supply chain colleagues to interact with vendors associated with respective orders.
- Professionalism – Leads by example. Deals with pressure and conflict in a positive manner. Demonstrates self-confidence and an optimistic attitude. Demonstrates productive use of time, per assignments and organizational needs.
- Active Learning – Able to learn quickly and independently, on the job. Must be a resourceful and proactive problem solver.
- Innovative – Aptitude in identifying potential new solutions, to resolve impediments, in order to achieve objectives, while adhering to legal and ethical conduct.
- Intuition – Identifies and addresses potential problems before they become issues.
- Travel time is not expected to exceed 20%. Participation in overseas meetings and/or training sessions may be required, as well as occasional travel for temporary support of other domestic KSB entities.
- Other Duties: Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing 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 notice.
- Effectively conversant in English, both written and verbal.
- Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
EOE/M/F/D/V Drug Free Environment
KSB Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. KSB makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
We value employees who take the initiative and are committed to our company; Employees who take responsibility and for whom business success is the focus of their actions. In return, we offer fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions, flexible working time models, individual training opportunities and the best career prospects.
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ABOUT KSB
KSB is one of the world’s leading suppliers of pumps, valves and related systems.
KSB combines innovative technology and excellent service to provide intelligent solutions. This approach means that KSB employees are close to customers on all continents, providing them with pumps, valves and systems for almost all applications involving the transportation of liquids. A comprehensive range of services rounds off this customer-focused portfolio.
KSB has been growing continuously since it was founded in 1871. Today the Group has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing companies, manufacturing facilities and service operations. More than 15,600 employees generate annual consolidated sales revenue of two billion euros.
KSB WORLDWIDE
With production plants, sales offices and agents in more than 100 countries, KSB is close to its customers throughout the world. Direct contact with local KSB specialists makes it easier for companies to implement their projects quickly, flexibly and at a high level of quality.
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FROM A SINGLE SOURCE: PUMPS AND VALVES, SERVICES AND SYSTEMS:
• Pumps and valves for industrial applications
• Comprehensive KSB services and original spare parts
• Pumps, valves and systems for building services
• Automation and drive solutions
• Pumps, valves and systems for renewable energy applications
• Slurry pumps for mining, suction dredgers and the oil sand industry
• Pumps, valves and systems for water applications
• Pumps, valves and systems for waste water applications
• Pumps, valves and systems for energy applications
