Project Manager Needed At Serta Simmons Bedding

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

·         Ensure adherence to the SSB New Product Introduction process as well as aid in the education of others within the organization.

·         Drive continuous improvement of the SSB New Product Introduction process.

·         Manage a dynamic portfolio of product introductions that follow both concurrent and separate launch timing.

·         Involve all actors early in product introduction process to guarantee smooth integration of new materials and technologies.

·         Lead recurring cross-functional project meetings as required to fulfill product charter objectives.

·         Create and maintain project timelines and deliverables in support of on-time completion of product Phase Gates.

·         Serve as single point-of-contact regarding project status, challenges, and resource needs.

·         Drive proactive risk mitigation through preliminary complexity assessment and ongoing failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA).

·         Contribute to future product visions and drive changes in manufacturing, SKU reductions, and processes that are more manufacturing friendly.

·         Apply general knowledge of engineering and manufacturing to influence product design and reach objectives in the most economical manner possible.

·         Protect all intellectual property and secure exclusivity of all ideation where possible.

Minimum Qualifying Skills

·         Strong working knowledge of MS Project and MS Office Suite.

·         Strong analytical and technical ability to problem solve

·         Flexible enough to plan and accomplish goals as either project lead or project support

·         Excellent communication skills

·         Significant experience with FMEA tools

·         Project Management experience and Possess a high level of analytical and problem-solving skills

·         3-5 years related experience

·         Previous experience in a manufacturing environment and in product design and testing

·         Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

JOB FACTOR/WORK ENVIRONMENT

·         Up to 25% travel

·         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.

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Amazon Is Hiring Full Time Shift Assistant

DESCRIPTION

Since opening our virtual doors in 1995, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of ‘possible’ further and further. Our entire business works hard to delight our customers – from the second an order is placed online to the seamless coordination of that order behind the scenes, we strive to stay agile, fluid and intentional. That can be described in one of our core Leadership Principles, which is Bias for Action. This means that our teams band together, roll up their sleeves, and aren’t content with just standing still. We’re aiming to become the most customer-centric company on Earth.
Shift Assistants are part of the Last Mile operations in Amazon Logistics and play a crucial role in this rapidly growing team. Shift Assistants are responsible for daily management of department duties including: allocating labor, leading meetings, assigning job duties, providing work direction and communicating with internal and external suppliers.

Responsibilities:
- Track and report ATS/labor hours
- Occasionally, assist with production duties, train associates and verify SOP (standard operating procedure) compliance
- Ensure successful area performance through tracking and reporting metrics
- Independently assess all aspects of associate work performance and provide timely and detailed feedback
- Participate in Operational Excellence initiatives
- Maintain a full understanding of workflow and daily production goals
- Review and update SOP’s as required
- Ensure work areas remain clean and are properly equipped
- Identify and address safety hazards within the work area, and participate in safety initiatives
- Coach associates on ways to work safely at all times
- Ensure all job injuries are reported timely in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Provide vacation coverage for Area Managers

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work overtime as required
- Ability to work flexible schedules/shifts/areas
- Ability to stand for a minimum of 8-10 hours/day per shift

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree, and/or prior Amazon experience
- Experience taking part in a kaizen or Shingi event in a similar environment
- Awareness and willingness to use OPEX tools and techniques
- Demonstrates problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) across various levels of an organization
- History of meeting/exceeding departmental goals
- Experience leading teams
- Capable of providing direction to team members using independent judgment
- Organization and time management skills

Amazon is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

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