IPL is a global leading sustainable packaging solutions provider that manufactures specialty rigid packaging products used in the food, consumer, agricultural, logistics and environmental markets. We have over 2,500 colleagues in 18 manufacturing facilities, one corporate office and two R&D facilities across Canada, the U.S., Ireland, the U.K., Belgium and China. IPL operates in a fast paced and dynamic environment and has significand growth plans acquiring four business in the last year.
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Job Title: Project Coordinator, Distribution
Location: Shelbyville, Kentucky
This role coordinates the assembly and distribution for the carts within North America. This role will partner closely in support of the A&D manager as it relates to all assembly and distribution projects.
Key duties (agile)
- Reconcile all A&D projects with planned Budget vs. Actual costs and provide a report to capture this information.
- Recommend and participate in the development of policies, systems, standards, and procedures to improve distribution services and maintenance functions.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures to safeguard the well-being of staff and visitors.
- Assists in developing bids for customers within the environmental segment market.
- Coordinates internal resources such as staff, vendors, and sub-contractors as needed.
- Initiate PO requests and follow up on approvals for disputes.
- Assist in A&D project evaluation and sub-contractor performance.
- Assist in developing project-related documentation including safety plans, hazard analysis, and A&D strategic plans.
- Oversee incoming and outgoing project documentation.
- Assist and report on non-compliant products, inventory management, and quality issues discovered in the field (and work internally to coordinate corrective action or replacements as required).
- Act as Senior Maintenance Administrator for IPL’s Cart Maintenance Software, provide Bindel (IPL software) training to Sub-contractors and customers.
- Work closely with Maintenance Subcontractors to ensure SLA levels are maintained and customer expectations are within the parameters and achieved.
- Manage Maintenance Dashboards (Region of Peel as the benchmark) to safeguard IPL from potential LDs (Liquidated Damages) and assess daily performance.
- Contribute to Maintenance Dashboard Development.
- Coordinate meetings with cross-functional departments and support staff as required.
- Monitor competitor and supplier programs, research and recommend new policies, vendors, and technology enhancements.
- Participate in the development of new business policies, processes, and tools to create added value in the organization and ensure correct application.
- Participate in the RFP/Bid response development.
- Configure, load, test, and maintain project databases (A&D projects) and provide data for Billing and invoicing in a timely manner in accordance with the Project Schedule and Agreement guidelines.
- Validate and investigate inventory discrepancies between Shipped/Received and Database Scans to ensure inventory is reconciled appropriately.
- Manage distribution milestones and timelines, specific to each project or program.
- Work closely with the logistics group to coordinate (project deliveries and unloading activities) related to A&D activities and environmental product offerings.
- Analyze the performance of Subcontractors and make recommendations to the Sr. Field Services Manager.
- Set up pre-distribution meetings with Subcontractors to discuss projects and confirm deadlines.
- Ability to role model our Values.
Additional information (including specialized qualifications/skills)
- Minimum of 3 years of related experience required.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, Computer Science, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a similar field, or proven work experience.
- Previous experience in plastic injection molding or a related manufacturing field with a strong administrative understanding of Warehousing and Logistics functions.
- Minimum to moderate international travel will be required (must have or be able to obtain a valid passport).
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skill level.
- Excellent project management skills to effectively plan, coordinate, and execute projects.
- A strong commitment to continuous improvement and a willingness to explore new technologies, processes, and best practices.
- ERP experience (IFS advantageous but not essential).
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in public speaking.
- Ability to travel up to 25%
