Project Specialist, Gsc - Bolton, Canada - Husky Technologies

Husky Technologies

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Bolton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Husky Technologies TM a company with a strong foundation built on innovation, close customer relationships, a strong sense of community and a unique culture and values.

We are looking for people with the inspiration and talent to develop with us as we pursue our ambitious growth strategy.

Husky Technologies TM offers a wealth of opportunity for personal growth and development.

Most importantly, Husky Technologies TM offers an opportunity to work with - and be challenged by - a team of great people.

Our success is possible because of the creativity, intelligence and passion of our people around the world and their desire to lead change.

At the same time, we are not afraid to expect a lot and strive for leadership in all of our key markets.

We are a company taking on new challenges and for the right people this means exceptional career development opportunities, the chance to be part of a team that is the best in the world at what we do and the experience that comes from working in an environment that demands constant transformation and innovation.

Husky Technologies TM Canadian manufacturing facilities and global headquarters are located in Bolton, Ontario on a large, beautiful campus located just 20 minutes north of Toronto's Pearson International Airport.

Features include a fitness and wellness center, intramural sports activities, on-site cafeteria, and clean, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with outstanding safety records.

We offer a great work environment and competitive total compensation package, including above market retirement savings plan and market competitive group benefits.

Husky Technologies TM is an exciting company with tremendous potential. We have a great team and great expectations. If you are attracted to bold goals, believe in uncompromising honesty, support mutual respect, care about environmental responsibility, have a passion for excellence and a desire to make a positive contribution - then we want you to join the Husky Technologies TM team

The primary goal for this new role within Husky involves creating and maintaining a portfolio of key initiatives that will be enablers for successful implementation of new projects.

The Project Specialist will participate as a member of the Integrated Project Team (IPT) in the Stage Gate process and will represent Supply Chain.

He or she will leverage GSC resources to meet target lead times, planned bill of materials costing and launch dates.

Key Responsibilities:

Create a portfolio of continuous improvement opportunities
Scope each opportunity and develop clear project charters for each opportunity
Create Key Performance Indicators to measure success for each project
Align each project charter with the appropriate stakeholders to ensure the scope is clear
Identify resource requirements and work with stakeholders to prioritize the portfolio of projects
Depending on resource availability and how many projects will run in parallel, this role may focus on tracking and reporting the key milestones for each project in progress. (ie. There may be a need for assignment of individual project managers for each continuous improvement opportunity)
Measure performance and share results regularly with key stakeholders and team members
Track and prioritize open issues, resolve and close where possible
Manage, Coordinate and communicate Supply Chain activities in the Stage Gate process
Work with Husky's supply chain organization to identify and qualify primary suppliers in support of new products.
Support Finance to determine target bill of material costing
Cost model new and current product and analyze changes over time
Participate as voice of supply chain in stage gate and engineering meetings
Identifies risks and obstacles to launch new product successfully and solicit the necessary assistance to overcome these risks and obstacles
Support purchase requests from Development Engineering (PURREQ) by issuing purchase orders and ensure ontime delivery

Qualifications:

Postsecondary education or equivalent work experience.

years project management experience including scheduling and budget responsibilities

Strong financial knowledge and insight an asset
Product development experience with both internal and external resources
Strong organizational and project management skills; knowledge of Project Management Process
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)
Strong negotiation, facilitation, conflict management skills and the ability to professionally interact with team members
Project management experience including scheduling and budget responsibilities is required.
Project management professional designation preferred.
Strong financial knowledge and insight an asset
Excellent facilitation, organizational and communication skills
Above average problem solving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Husky Technologies TM offers a c