Company Description
At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60+ retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.
Looking for a Project Manager with a physical product development experience, manufacturing, or design to manufacturing
Must have : Manufacturing Background and product development.
Nice to Have -Hasbro, Mattel, Furniture Industries, and Educational toys
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform all project management assignments for medium to high complexity and/or high SKU count.
- Proactively meet company milestones and deadlines.
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of product development, manufacturing, and design-to-manufacturing processes.
- Lead and facilitate cross-functional team meetings, ensuring decisions and outcomes are achieved.
- Communicate effectively with team members, management, and executive leadership.
- Develop and maintain key relationships/partnerships with cross-functional groups.
- Identify and address moderate to complex risks and issues, providing recommendations for improvement.
- Establish and implement new processes and procedures with limited guidance from management.
- Analyze vendor quotes, question issues, and review prototypes and samples.
- Understand the impact of project availability across the supply chain and collaborate with relevant stakeholders.
- Train and mentor team members effectively.
Qualifications:
- PMP/PgMP certification or 8+ years of project management experience.
- At least 8 years of project management experience, managing all project phases from startup to closure.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or Business Process Improvement (BPI) certification highly desirable.
- Proven track record in project management with articulated goals and delivered results.
- Strong ability to communicate systems deployment and integration to both technical and non-technical personnel.
- Proactive, collaborative, driven, and committed to excellence in task execution.
- Superior writing, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to listen for understanding.
- Self-motivated, independent, creative, energetic, and assertive approach.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with experience working in cross-functional teams, both internally and client-side.
- Strong commitment to ensuring quality and exceeding customer satisfaction expectations.
- Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills, especially in situations involving consensus and team building, with strong problem-solving skills.