Project Coordinator

Milwaukee Valve Company is seeking to add a Project Coordinator to our team at our facility in New Berlin, WI. This position is 100% on-site with no opportunity to commute remotely. This is a salaried-exempt position with a starting wage commensurate on qualifications. The schedule is relatively flexible being on 1st shift with regular office hours.

An offer of employment made by Milwaukee Valve for this position would be contingent upon successfully completing our required drug screen test.

Established in 1901, Milwaukee Valve manufactures valves for a variety of industries including Industrial, Commercial, Fire Protection, Marine and the dry bulk hauling industries. Our products have been installed on every U.S. Navy ship built for the last 50 years.

Our heritage, our people, and our passion is to be the best, and Milwaukee Valve is proud of its engineering excellence and its employees who take pride and dedication in their work. In return, Milwaukee Valve offers an excellent benefit package, competitive wages, and promotional opportunities including Health, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance options, Flex Spending, 401K with employer match, tuition assistance, paid time off, and shift premiums. For more information please visit:

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Summary - The Project Coordinator will be responsible for leading product development project teams that are responsible for introducing new products for release as well as major updates to existing products. This individual is responsible for facilitating new product development projects that require cross-functional and/or multi-site coordination. To that extent, he/she will manage project plans, timelines, budgets, project teams and resources while facilitating the process from concept to implementation/launch. This position will work closely with R&D, Product Development, Marketing, Sales, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering and Procurement functions, both Domestically and Internationally.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities -
Plan the project

• Define the scope of the project in collaboration with the project team and management
• Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project, and input this information in PLAYBOOK
• Determine the resources (people, time, money, equipment, etc.) required to complete the project
• Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities
• Determine the objectives and metrics upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion

Staff the project

• In consultation with the appropriate Manager, select staff with appropriate skills for the project activities
• Ensure that all project personnel receive an appropriate orientation to the project

Implement the project

• Execute the project according to the project plan/PLAYBOOK
• Ensure the appropriate use of PLAYBOOK with all active users
• Facilitate and host huddle meetings
• Ensure appropriate allocation of resources to execute the critical path
• Work across the core and extended teams to ensure timely delivery of resources / components
• Set up computer files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured
• Monitor the progress of the project with PLAYBOOK and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project
• Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project
• Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards

Control the project

• Write updates on projects for management and communicate weekly
• Monitor and approve all budgeted project expenditures with parameters set by management

Key Competencies -

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Planning and organizing
• Decision-making and Communication skills
• Influencing and leading
• Delegation and Team work
• Negotiation and Conflict management
• Adaptability
• Stress tolerance

Requirements -

• Qualification in project management or equivalent
• Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management
• Knowledge of project management techniques and tools
• Proven experience in working with teams, and influence without formal authority
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Proficient in project management software
• Experience in the industrial flow market
• Bachelor's degree (technical degree is preferable)

Education and/or Experience - Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university in a product development related discipline (e.g. Engineering, Manufacturing, and Marketing)

Minimum of 3 years related engineering, manufacturing and/or marketing experience; or equivalent combination of education and practical work history experiences

Additional Requirements - Individual must demonstrate an ability to build cohesive teams, improve process, communicate and drive actions cross - functionall

Analytical - Collects and researches data.

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations.

Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget.

High level of computer literacy. Specifically, ERP systems, 3D CAD, proficiency of MS Office Suite (in particular MS Project, Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint), as well as, Playbook or other project management software.

Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Listens to others without interrupting; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Leads and actively participates in project meetings.

Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback.

Understands business implications of decisions. Displays orientation to profitability. Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition. Aligns work with strategic goals.

Works within approved budget. Develops and implements cost saving measures. Contributes to profits and revenue. Conserves organizational resources.

Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.

Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.

Displays routine ability to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as engineering drawings, technical specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Demonstrate ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Possess ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position will be based at our New Berlin headquarters and will require travel to multi-site locations.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)