Project Management Intern

About Us:

BW Converting Solutions is a strategic alliance of resources and services that bring together several Barry-Wehmiller companies — Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D), STAX Technologies, Hudson-Sharp, Baldwin Technologies and Northern Engraving and Machine. These industry leaders offer trusted brands and innovative technologies in the design, manufacture, and service of high-performance converting and packaging machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, hygiene, bag-converting, mailing, and printing industries.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

Project Manager I is responsible for planning and implementing smaller, less complex projects from sales order acknowledgment through final customer acceptance and is the point of contact for customers. Provides project updates to both internal and external customers to manage expectations and validate timelines from order acceptance through final acceptance in the field.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work with the project team and customer to define project scope, goals, risks, and deliverables.
• Define roles, required tasks, and resources, and work with leaders to allocate resources.
• Coordinate and lead the risk burndown kick-off and facilitate follow-up meetings.
• Manage the project team and run MCR project meetings.
• Track, analyze, and regularly report on the project budget.
• Plan project schedule and communicate project scope to the team.
• Prepare, schedule, and lead Integrated Planning Sessions (IPS) and follow through on the IPS throughout the life of the project including but not limited to team requirements, third-party services, parts, onsite communication plans, safety, service kick-off, SAT’s, customer wrap-up meetings, and open issues communication plans.
• Track and ensure completion of deliverables.
• Regularly communicate progress, problems, and viable solutions to customers.
• Oversee timely invoicing per contract terms.
• Oversee post-shipment start-up and Site Acceptance Test to ensure customer needs are clearly understood and acknowledged.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or an associate degree and three years of progressively responsible experience in an OEM environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of accepted best practice project management techniques and tools
• Knowledge of project management software tools such as MS Project or SmartSheet
• Experience using Microsoft software including Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and SharePoint
• Formal project management training or certification is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to travel up to 10%

COMPETENCES

• Customer Focus –Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

• Instills Trust –Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Drives Results -Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.​

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company:

Paper Converting Machine Company