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Empowered Staffing is partnered with one of the largest and fastest-growing retail partners in North America, and an industry leader in the design, development, and production of store fixtures.
Due to continued growth, the company is looking to hire a Project Manager to join their Chicago team and serve as the primary point person overseeing retail fixture and merchandising projects from planning and sourcing through final delivery.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, direct, and coordinate activities associated with a given project. This can include development, estimating, budgeting, project plan creation, purchasing, production planning, and distribution scheduling.
- Working with multiple manufacturing processes, including metal, plastic, and wood fabrication, digital printing, screen printing, and more as needed
- Work closely with all internal departments and domestic and overseas vendors to plan, manufacture, and deliver retail fixtures and environments.
- Manage, prioritize, and drive multiple complex projects from planning to manufacturing, all while maintaining timelines and budgets and holding team members and vendors accountable
- Actively manage materials inventories and re-orders
- Review engineering drawings
- Develop and maintain excellent vendor relationships
- Ensure timely and relevant communication amongst all stakeholders
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, including cost control, cost reduction, and efficiencies
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of Project Management experience in store fixture or related industry
- Experience in metal/wood/plastics manufacturing techniques
- ERP experience
- Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a team environment
- Must possess the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office is required
- Critical thinking, problem-solving, and prioritization skills
- Unparalleled Customer Service Focus
Benefits:
- Great benefits and competitive compensation package
- A hybrid work schedule
- An entrepreneurial and collaborative work environment
- Opportunities for growth & career advancement
