Order/Project Manager, Replacement Rolls (Remote (US))

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About the Voith GroupThe Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5,2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.Voith Paper is hiring for:Order/Project Manager II, Replacement Rolls Remote, USInterested to learn about Voith? Check out our video "Voith careers" on YouTube.Reasons you'll love working here: Flexibility with Work/Life Balance Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package 401K with generous company match Climate-Neutral Footprint Worldwide Tuition reimbursement Summary:In this position, the Order/Project Manager, is responsible for all aspects of project management for replacement roll orders including, but not limited to, contract review, working with service centers on order input and POs, communicating with vendors for delivery tracking, information gathering, and arranging logistics.Responsibilities:Manage replacement roll orders from inception to completion.Work closely with the Voith Service Center sites to facility order input and vendor order placement.Provide Contract review and risk assessment networking with Voith legal team as required.Prepare project quotation and documentation as necessary.Work closely with vendors to determine delivery schedules and obtaining required information.Communicate a monthly report on estimated deliveries and order intake.Continuously evaluate order timeline to improve delivery or communicate delays.Communicates project details and timelines with production teams and other necessary stakeholders.Travel to manufacturing sites, customers, sales/service teams and global & regional team meetings required 25%+ of the time. Requirements:Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent sales and customer service skills.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong computer skills, particularly in Excel, Word, JDE and scheduling software.Lean Management, Six Sigma and/or Operational Excellence training preferred.Education and Experience:Knowledge of paper machine rolls is desired but not required.3-5 years of project management work experience required. A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field or 2 years higher education is a plusShould have general understanding of Paper Mill etiquette and safetyPhysical Requirements:Employees in this position are regularly required to sit, walk, and stand. He or she is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Safety glasses, hearing protection and other PPE are required in designated areas.Don't meet every single requirement but think you would be a good fit for our team? We encourage you to apply - your unique skills may be just what we need for this or other roles!Voith US Inc. is an EEO/AA/VEVRAA compliant Federal Contractor and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry including people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), Veterans, people of any age or family status. We embrace the competitive advantage that diversity brings and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive of thought and talent.

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