Project Coordinator

Syntegon Technology is one of the leading suppliers in the field of process and packaging technology. We continue to develop and produce systems for the pharmaceutical, food and confectionery industries in over 15 countries.

Are you ready to shape the current changes with us?
Do you want to contribute to people’s nutrition and health, and thereby enhancing the quality of life?

Welcome to Syntegon Technology. We are looking forward to your application!

The City of New Richmond, known as "The City Beautiful", is located an easy and quick commute in both directions from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro area and a short distance from Eau Claire, WI. City Beautiful it is, in setting, in character and quality of life!

SUMMARY: This position supports the project management office by assisting the project managers and executing large modernization projects to meet customer expectations on time and attain project budgeted margin with minimal failure costs.

Support tasks for the project managers include performing financial updates and change orders as well as backlog and project data analysis.  Large modernization project execution includes .

Essential Functions:

• Identify high-level constraints that drive the milestone schedule.
• Populate planned dates in project tracker at time of order entry.
• Assist Project Managers in tracking project financials.
• Assist Project Managers in tracking third-party equipment purchase orders and deliveries.
• Guide and direct the Team members, while retaining overall responsibility for the project.
• Communicate the project objectives, schedule, and cost budget to all team members.
• Schedule and lead all project meetings, assign project responsibility to team members as needed.  Motivate and challenge team members to ensure schedules are achieved.
• Maintain a complete and accurate record of the project history.  Review all potential cost increases and / or schedule changes with the management and customer throughout project execution.
• Other duties within the Project Management Office as required by the manager.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a minimum of an Associate degree from an accredited university
• Must have a minimum of 5+ years of experience working in a project planning or scheduling capacity within a Manufacturing environment
• Must have at least 5+ years of experience using an ERP system including financial data (e.g., material costs, labor hours, invoice status), change orders, project materials back orders, standard modules and materials forecast tracking
• Must have at least 3+ years of experience developing schedules and coordinating resources. 
• Must have at least 3+ years previous experience working cross-functionally to gather and interpret information for high-level project capacity planning and forecasting ship dates for incoming sales orders

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors' degree in Business or Technology is preferred
• SAP experience is preferred
• Familiar with design-build and/or engineer to order (ETO) environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Office 365) including MS Project
• Experience with project dashboards and status reporting.
• Formal project management training (e.g., PMI courses or CAPM certification).
• Experience with the Stage Gate Process in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical experience or training.

Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Compensation for roles at Syntegon varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At Syntegon compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at Syntegon include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.

The expected compensation range for this position is between $based on a full-time schedule.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

NOTE: All official Syntegon job postings can be found at www.syntegon.com.  Successful candidates asked to participate in the hiring process should expect to speak to the hiring team by telephone and in person at one of our Syntegon office locations (Decatur, Oldsmar, Raleigh, New Richmond, Minneapolis and Allendale) prior to the job offer.

Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) initiatives:

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.
We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.