Motor Coach Industries (“MCI”) is North America’s public and private market motor coach leader, offering the all-time best-selling luxury motor coaches and workhorse commuter coaches, and brand new zero-emission luxury, high- and low-floor commuter coaches, designed on MCI's legendary J Series and D Series platforms. MCI is a subsidiary of NFI Group, a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, and operates two world-class, award-winning bus manufacturing facilities and six service centers. Building on over 90 years of experience manufacturing motor coaches, MCI actively supports more than 20,500 vehicles across North America, with nearly half of all motor coaches in service in the United States and Canada built by MCI.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is a key role within MCI as the Project Manager is responsible for leading cross functional teams to ensure all processes of the MCI Manufacturing PDP after the BOM (Product Development Planning) Process are successfully completed with emphasis on factors of Time/Cost/ manufacturing Readiness, Quality and customers satisfaction. This is a 2-year term position.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Develop Team Charter and Project Plan at the DC (Deliver Charter) Gate.
- Develop all project and product cost(s), project timelines and manage project risks incorporating the PDP Process.
- Conduct daily and/or weekly meetings for the duration of the project to ensure efficient coordination between the project team members and departments incorporating the PDP Process.
- Ensure necessary approvals by Engineering, Product Planning, Production, and Sales process including the Advocate and the Owner are completed, and regulatory compliance has been notified of changes.
- Ensure original project description, project and product costs and the timeline of the project are confirmed.
- Report Project Status to Executive Leadership Team (ELT).
- Prepare and coordinate IP (Investment Proposal) of the project as required.
- Develop, verify and coordinate Pilot Build, SR Launch, Production readiness and Tooling Review PDP/CMP Gates and ensure costs of the product and tooling and ME committed are reviewed.
- Manage Manufacturing projects from initial phase to completion by utilizing Project management concepts.
- Generating risk registry and developing mitigation and recovery plan for Fort Garry and Pembina plant.
- Verify Audit Project at the PR (Performance Review) Gate.
- Travel required – 30% of the time
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
- Engineering or PMP designation or working towards designation with minimum 80 hours of related training.
- 1-3 years of Project Management experience with understanding of manufacturing related processes.
- Well-developed communication skills both oral and written.
- Ability to travel to the United States.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively identify and resolve problems to ensure business requirements are met.
- Energized. Self-motivated and challenged by multiple, simultaneous demands in a high-volume environment.
- Proven ability to build strong working relationships in a team environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
Skills Required
- Engineering or PMP designation or working towards designation
- 1-3 years of Project Management experience
- Well-developed communication skills
- Ability to travel to the United States
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
What We Do
Motor Coach Industries is an American multinational bus manufacturer specializing in the production of motorcoaches for intercity transit, commuter buses, tour buses, and other applications. They are North America's leading public and private market motor coach brand.
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