Project Manager

About Us

At Colder Products Company (CPC), we're on a mission to provide innovative solutions that redefine connections. Our commitment to quality and collaboration drives us to create products that make a difference in our customers' lives. Join our passionate team and be part of an organization that values creativity, teamwork, and integrity.

Your Role

Are you ready to make an impact? As a Project Manager,you will play a pivotal role in shaping our organization's success. You will work closely with our dedicated teams to develop effective solutions that align with CPC's strategic goals. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive in a supportive environment.

Summary: The Project Manager is an integral member of the Design Engineering team in support of their Business Unit. Primary responsibilities include planning and managing projects through product evaluation and releasing of new products, with primary focus on engineered solutions and product line extensions. This person will help create and maintain efficient management processes to meet or exceed product release and delivery targets. They will work closely with Application Engineers, Purchasing, Design Engineers, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Test Engineers, and Operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares project plans, schedules, and budgets by using project management tools and by working with appropriate staff to understand tasks necessary to develop products from conceptualization to launch.
• Ensures that projects meet product specification/performance and project timeline.
• Oversees project progress by confirming completion of various department responsibilities.
• Reports progress and project status to necessary individuals.
• Develops reports to track and monitor key metrics and continuous improvement efforts.
• Identifies and leads initiatives for improving CPC project management systems.
• Maintain accurate information that is readily accessible and meets all ISO documentation requirements.
• Work effectively with key personnel at our global facilities as it relates to new product development and release.
• Estimates project levels of effort and resource requirements by using standard estimating techniques and tools, and by working with appropriate staff to understand scope of effort.
• Maintain records of new orders received, dollar volumes, performance, etc.
• Assists in efforts to resolve product performance issues.
• Adheres to all safety regulations.
• Demonstrates support of CPC core values.
• Performs other job duties as required to meet business needs.

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• PMP certification, Scrum Master, or related project management credentials preferred.
• 2-5+ years of design and product development experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills required; must be able to communicate effectively with internal departments, vendors, and customers.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to identify critical path, communicate, and instill a sense of urgency in the team.
• Energetic and enthusiastic approach toward the development of new products, complimented by an educated and realistic business outlook.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Experience in injection molding preferred.
• Experience with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016 preferred.
• Familiarity with RFID, electromechanical devices preferred.
• Experience with Oracle or other ERP systems preferred.
• Experience in lean product development environment preferred.

Travel:

• Up to 5%; Domestic and international.

Our Culture

At CPC, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We foster a culture of respect, collaboration, and high ethical standards, where everyone is empowered to share ideas and grow together.

Growth & Development

We're dedicated to your professional journey. Our team provides mentorship and resources to help you develop your skills and advance your career. Whether you're new to the industry or a seasoned professional, we welcome your unique perspective.

Work/Life Balance

We understand the importance of balancing person and professional commitments. CPC operates on a Monday-Friday schedule, with opportunities for 1st and 2nd shift in production and warehouse roles. In addition, we offer generous paid time off, including company-paid holidays and volunteer time, to help you recharge and give back to your community.

Benefits & Compensation

At CPC, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Health & Welfare Benefits:Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance, company-paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, Parental Leave, and wellness offerings including onsite gym.
• Retirement Plan:Generous company match, Profit-Sharing, Automatic Enrollment & Contributions
• Salary:$85,000/year - $120,000/year
  • This range is the pay scale for this role in Minnesota. Individual compensation is based on skills, experience, and qualifications related to this position.
• Bonus Eligibility:Yes

Join Us

If you're ready to be part of an innovative team that values connection and collaboration, we want to hear from you!

We are an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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