Position Summary
The STAR Project Manager facilitates Serta Simmons Bedding new product introduction from concept through commercialization, leading risk mitigation and project planning activities as required to meet time-to-market, quality, and cost objectives.
Role & Responsibilities
The STAR Project Manager facilitates Serta Simmons Bedding new product introduction from concept through commercialization, leading risk mitigation and project planning activities as required to meet time-to-market, quality, and cost objectives.
Role & Responsibilities
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Ensure
adherence to the SSB New Product Introduction process as well as aid in the
education of others within the organization.
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Drive
continuous improvement of the SSB New Product Introduction process.
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Manage
a dynamic portfolio of product introductions that follow both concurrent and
separate launch timing.
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Involve
all actors early in product introduction process to guarantee smooth
integration of new materials and technologies.
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Lead
recurring cross-functional project meetings as required to fulfill product
charter objectives.
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Create
and maintain project timelines and deliverables in support of on-time
completion of product Phase Gates.
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Serve
as single point-of-contact regarding project status, challenges, and resource
needs.
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Drive
proactive risk mitigation through preliminary complexity assessment and ongoing
failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA).
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Contribute
to future product visions and drive changes in manufacturing, SKU reductions,
and processes that are more manufacturing friendly.
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Apply
general knowledge of engineering and manufacturing to influence product design
and reach objectives in the most economical manner possible.
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Protect
all intellectual property and secure exclusivity of all ideation where
possible.
Minimum Qualifying Skills
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Strong
working knowledge of MS Project and MS Office Suite.
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Strong
analytical and technical ability to problem solve
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Flexible
enough to plan and accomplish goals as either project lead or project support
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Excellent
communication skills
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Significant
experience with FMEA tools
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Project
Management experience and Possess a high level of analytical and
problem-solving skills
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3-5
years related experience
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Previous
experience in a manufacturing environment and in product design and testing
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Bachelor's
degree or equivalent work experience
JOB FACTOR/WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Up
to 25% travel
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Work
is primarily sedentary in nature
This job description is not
intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities associated
with the job. Other job-related duties may be assigned.
