Applied Adhesives

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About APPLIED Adhesives: We have you covered. Nobody knows more about adhesives than APPLIED Adhesives. We are passionate about solving complex challenges with innovative adhesive products and offerings. APPLIED is the industry leader in helping manage costs, reduce waste, and make entire operations run more efficiently. From adhesives, equipment, parts, and service, we have you covered. With world-class adhesive products, equipment, and parts along with visionary leadership, unparalleled expertise, and an agile, responsive service team, we're not happy simply staying put. Every day, we leverage our technical expertise and passion for problem solving for the benefit of our customers and the future of our company. We have countless victories that we could celebrate, but we're more interested in looking forward than back. We've collected the talent and skills to continue innovating new product solutions and applications in emerging industries. We have the fortitude to not only accept challenges, but to seek them out. And we have the confidence and determination to become the most sought-after adhesive solutions partner. Come join us! The Role: The Project Manager will lead cross-functional teams to execute complex technical projects while providing strategic business insights for their assigned product area. This role requires strong matrix management skills, as the position involves coordinating teams across multiple departments without direct reporting authority. This is an on-site role, and only candidates in the Brooklyn Center, MN. or Grand Rapids, MI. areas will be considered. Key Responsibilities: • Lead end-to-end project execution for customer purchase orders, including vendor procurement and internal manufacturing coordination. • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans. • Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies. • Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and other relevant departments. • Establish project communication protocols and ensure regular updates to all stakeholders. • Track project metrics and provide regular status reports to senior management. • Provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement throughout the entire organization. • Monitor customer needs to help direct project prioritization. • Develop and maintain relationships with key customers and vendors. • Collaborate with sales and project teams to ensure timely and comprehensive customer communications. • Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency. • Support strategic decision-making through data analysis and industry knowledge. • Support VP of Operations in overall team leadership and strategic / tactical alignment. • Lead cross-functional teams without direct reporting authority. • Build strong working relationships across departments. • Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between team members. • Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles to project success. • Coach and mentor team members to enhance project execution capabilities. • Create an environment of accountability while maintaining positive team dynamics. • Support and adhere to all safety procedures and complete all required safety training. • Identify and support improvement opportunities for processes to support company objectives and customer expectations. You Are Ideal for This Role If You: • Are a self-starter with a hunter mentality. • Have strong planning and organization skills. • Are a team-player. • Have the willingness to learn and are personally driven to succeed. Physical Requirements: • Must be able to remain in a stationary position. • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery. • Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Experience and Qualifications: • Associates's Degree required. Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field preferred. • 5+ years of Project Management experience in capital equipment builds is highly preferred. • Proven track record of successful project delivery in a matrix organization required. • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain management required. • Experience with project management software and tools required. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required. • Demonstrated ability to influence without authority required. • Experience in relevant technical industry and a background in both customer-facing and operational roles is highly preferred. • Experience with ERP systems, strategic thinking, business acumen, problem-solving and decision-making, and leadership and team building skill preferred. • Must have conflict resolution, negotiation, time management, organization, and risk management experience. • Experience with stakeholder management, change management, and technical aptitude is a must. • Ability to travel up to 20%-30% of the time. Why Work for Us: • Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits • 401k Match • Flexible and Team-Oriented work environment • Generous PTO policy • Tuition Reimbursement • Employee Assistance Program • Career and talent development opportunities as well as opportunities for personal growth Leading with Integrity, Collaboration, and Passion In today's dynamic business landscape, these core values serve as the compass guiding our actions and decisions. Whether it's demonstrating leadership, fostering collaboration, igniting passion, upholding integrity, or maintaining a relentless customer focus, these principles shape our mission, vison and values, and drive our commitment to excellence. Our Core Values: Leadership We are the leaders we wish to follow at work and in our communities. Collaborative One team delivering exceptional value and service. Passion We enthusiastically pursue excellence. Integrity We choose to be ethical and trustworthy. Relentless Customer Focus Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Typical work is in a climate-controlled environment requiring regular use of computer and electronic equipment. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.