Description:
Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Project Leader - Machinery & Tools will be responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and monitoring all execution activities related to equipment manufacturing projects, from quotation phase through final delivery.
The selected candidate will play a key role in improving project structure, communication, follow-up, and workflow standardization within the M&T team while supporting the development of new types of equipment beyond traditional blow mold tooling activities.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF THE JOB
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Prepare quotations, cost estimates, and project documentation for internal customers and manufacturing plants.
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Establish project schedules and ensure follow-up on all project execution activities.
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Coordinate activities between engineering, tooling, machining, purchasing, fabrication, and suppliers.
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Monitor project budgets, timelines, risks, scope changes, and project status updates.
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Ensure proper project documentation and workflow management through internal systems and Monday.com.
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Support the implementation and standardization of project workflows from quotation to equipment completion.
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Maintain clear communication and alignment between internal customers, manufacturing sites, suppliers, and technical teams.
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Organize and lead project follow-up meetings and action tracking.
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Ensure smooth coordination of equipment fabrication, delivery, installation, and startup activities when required.
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Assist in prioritization and workload coordination across ongoing projects.
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Promote a collaborative, team-oriented work environment focused on accountability and execution.
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Work closely with the M&T USA team, M&T MEXICO team, Automation & Robotics team, and Howe's operations to ensure alignment on project objectives and deliverables.
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Actively participates in and maintains 5S workplace organization principles, leading 5S activities as needed while ensuring all tasks are performed in full compliance with safety and environmental standards.
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Participate in the continuous improvement of project management methods, documentation, and operational processes.
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Support the growth and structuring of new equipment product lines within the organization.
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Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
REQUIRED EDUCATION / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, business, or other relevant fields.
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4 to 6 years of experience in project coordination, manufacturing operations, quotations, or equipment-related projects.
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Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Strong follow-up and coordination capabilities.
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Team-oriented leadership style with a collaborative and solutions-driven mindset.
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Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment.
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Autonomous, structured, and detail oriented.
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Customer-focused with strong sense of accountability and urgency.
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Comfortable working with multidisciplinary teams and multiple sites.
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Experience using project management and workflow tools (Monday.com experience is considered an asset).
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Bilingual English/Spanish is considered an asset.
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Available to travel occasionally.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
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Plastic industry experience;
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Blow molding and injection molding equipment knowledge;
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Tool shop or custom equipment manufacturing environment;
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Automotive industry experience;
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Experience coordinating fabrication and machining activities;
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Knowledge of SolidWorks or other CAD environments.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Manufacturing and office environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and varying temperatures.
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Frequent exposure to manufacturing operations requires the ability to use all necessary safety equipment. Requires standing, walking, climbing, and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
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Flexible hours may be required to support production and maintenance needs.
