Project Manager (Mfg, Eng)

Plant PEx Manager,COC,Shanghai

Administrative Operations Management:

• Supervise and ensure the efficient functioning of all administrative processes, including office & vender management, security, documentation, and etc.
• Develop and implement administrative policies and procedures to improve efficiency and productivity.

Team Management:

• Lead, train, and manage the administrative staff, ensuring clear delegation of tasks and monitoring individual and team performance.
• Foster a positive and productive work environment within the administrative team.

Resource and Facility Management:

• Manage office supplies, equipment, and facilities, ensuring proper maintenance and procurement processes.
• Oversee the upkeep, security, and functionality of the plant premises or office environment.

Budget Management:

• Monitor and control administrative expenses, prepare budgets, and ensure cost-efficient resource utilization.
• Analyze financial data related to administrative functions and identify opportunities for cost-saving measures.

Compliance and Policy Oversight:

• Ensure compliance with company policies, legal regulations, and industry standards.
• Update and enforce administrative policies based on organizational needs and regulatory changes

Workflow Optimization:

• Identify inefficiencies in administrative processes and implement improvements to enhance productivity and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless coordination of administrative activities.

Communication and Coordination:

• Act as the central point for internal communication between departments and external communication with stakeholders, vendors, and partners.
• Coordinate meetings, reports, and presentations for leadership.

Problem-Solving and Decision-Making:

• Address operational challenges and administrative issues promptly, implementing practical solutions.
• Proactively identify risks and opportunities to improve administrative functions.

Other

• Other work assigned by department manager

• Provide project leadership for key projects including new process or product development, capital projects such as capacity expansions, relocation, modifications, alterations, or manufacturing process improvements
• Establish requirements with customer(s). Understand nature of the business requirements for each project
• Establish overall project plans (scope, schedule, cost estimates, project acceptance criteria, procurement/contracting strategy, risk management, etc). Assist in project evaluation and justification. Work with the business in the preparation of Appropriation Requests (A/R)
• Establish roles, responsibilities and competencies required for the project. Build an effective project team utilizing internal and external personnel resources with the ability to operate and supervise matrixed organizations. Establish receivership requirements for project
• Conduct project meetings and document key issues, action items and decisions. Communicate and provide guidance to project team members (Engineering/ Manufacturing) based on organizational goals and company policy
• Provide periodic project updates to customer(s) and management. Communicate project goals, objectives, key status information and overall impact of the project effectively with project team members
• Effectively implement all phases of project methodologies to include appropriate initiation, planning, implementation and control, and close-out elements
• Regularly and effectively communicate and update project key issues, status of completion and financial forecasts with project customers, senior management sponsors and senior management steering teams
• Actively coach and develop individuals on project team. Project team member assignments established with individual competency development as objective. Provide recognition to project and customer team members
• Share expertise and knowledge to foster continuous improvement of the organization (project team or functional unit)
• Implement and role model safety program to ensure that LTAs and Recordable Incidence rate = or<Corporate targets

• B.S. Engineering or equivalent technical degree
• Proven track record of global project accomplishments as a project lead with increasing scope, complexity, responsibility, impact, risk, etc
• Track record of delivering results within cost and schedule with close and timely communications with the internal Customer
• Track record of engineering accomplishment. Recognized as a technical leader / subject matter expert in one or more technical disciplines fully capable in related disciplines
• Proficient in Project Management skills and methodologies inclusive of Scope Development, Scheduling, Cost & Budget Management, Quality Management, and Risk Management
• Demonstrated ability to operate within matrix organization. Utilizes influence versus control. Can manage in the "gray" areas
• Sound problem solving and decision making processes and skills. Proficient in quality tools including Kepner - Tregoe, Performance Excellence, Project Management tools, etc
• Computer/Information Technology Skills Desired. Basics - MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of MS Project or other Project scheduling tools
• Results oriented with a high commitment level
• Effective written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization. Must be an effective communicator, able to deliver message through presentations, written, and verbal messages
• Conflict management -seeks win-win solutions. Calms down and resolves problems versus escalating

• M.S. or equivalent technical degree. Business understanding & training highly recommended
• Variety of research, development, engineering, operational, and / or plant experiences
• Project Team focused on single or multiple technical discipline of increased complexity
• Prior supervisory / functional management experience
• Possesses strong network with Corning global technical community and key external suppliers / partners
• External recognition such as Green / Yellow / Black Belt, Lean, PMI, Professional Engineering or Committee member of a Technical society
• Future Project Management Certification program may apply