HARIBO of America Looking for Manager of Supply Chain Project Management at Pleasant Prairie, WI  Full Time

Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain & Organizational Capabilities, the ideal Manager of Supply Chain Project Management will have at least 5+ years of Supply Chain experience with extensive, formal Project Management experience. This required experience including formal Project Management, leading projects including managing project team and resources, schedules and budgets, managing timelines, deliverables, cross-functional teamwork, project management communications, and utilizing Project Management software. The Manager of Supply Chain Project Management will also oversee processes and new capacity development that deals with manufacturing operations and raw materials procurement.

The original and iconic Goldbears, created in 1922, have delighted kids and grown-ups for over 100 years! Our associates are our most valuable asset. At HARIBO of America we are committed to a comprehensive benefit program that helps our employee stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a positive work life balance. We provide fully paid health insurance premiums and generous HSA contribution, 11 paid Holiday plus Paid Time Off/PTO, competitive 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more. Additionally, we offer community involvement opportunities and career growth opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Project Management of strategic projects across multiple departments related to supply chain, warehousing, and manufacturing operations
• Manage timelines, deadlines, budgets, communications, vendor relationships, stakeholder communications (internal and external), complete required reporting on project status, risks, budget adherence and opportunities
• Ability to lead multiple projects and high priority initiatives in parallel
• Support new equipment installation, upgrades and retrofits from development through validation, start-up, and continuous process improvement
• Bring a LEAN mindset to all projects and new capabilities
• Ensures compliance with HARIBO controls, standards, and protocols
• Develop, document, and train robust and repeatable processes for new item starts(new HARIBO product launces) and organizational readiness
• Project Management leadership, reporting, build and manage teams to meet the resource needs of each project

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Supply Chain, LEAN Project Management, or Operations Management experience
• Knowledge and proficiency with project management software (ex: MS Project, Visio, or other project management software)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field OR equivalent relevant work experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Experience with and understanding of the Five Stages of Project Management: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Control, and Closure

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7+ years of Supply Chain, LEAN Project Management, or Operations Management Experience
• Prior experience working in the food manufacturing, CGP / Consumer Packaged Goods manufacturing, or pharmaceutical manufacturing industry
• SAP knowledge
• Project Management certifications or related training
• Working knowledge of LEAN processes and methodology

Skills

• High level of detail orientation and accuracy
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead, direct, and prioritize tasks and handle multiple Supply Chain projects simultaneously
• Advanced organizational skills
• Experience with ERP systems (preferred SAP)
• Ability to hold others accountable to HARIBO’s high standards

The Happy World of HARIBO is more than a business; we’re family. We always have been, since our founding in 1920. For the last 100 years, while we’ve expanded internationally and created over 1,000 confectionery treats, we’ve known our talented Associates are behind our greatest successes. That’s why we’re committed to investing in their growth, development and career opportunities.

At HARIBO, you’re empowered to charter your own path with mentoring and support from colleagues throughout the business. We encourage you to try new things, think of possibilities and aim higher – all while having fun delivering moments of childlike happiness to our gummi fans in the U.S.
Our core values and focus on long-term success continue to guide the way we do business every day. Our success story is rooted in our teams, and giving them the autonomy, support and freedom to make the best decisions for our consumers, customers and each other.

We give back to the places where we live and work. We listen to our consumers and get excited about innovation. We encourage diverse schools of thought and nurture inclusivity. We work to inspire joy through sweet treats that are fun to share. Want to know more about us? Please visit Haribo.com.
We’d love to hear more about you.

What can you expect?
You will be part of a successful family-run company with core values that is growing internationally faster than ever before. We nurture long-term associate relationships, work-life blend, rich learning environment, and a tangible impact in the company’s success.

ABOUT YOU:
Are you looking to make a meaningful impact with your work? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you a people-person with a passion for project management? Does working in growing organization excite you? If the answer is yes, then this is the job for you! Working at HARIBO inspires childlike happiness through the impactful work, dedication, and passion for our brand. Come join our team, where our associates are our greatest asset!

HARIBO of America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment at HARIBO of America, Inc. is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, including protected veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. HARIBO also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also HARIBO’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions
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HARIBO is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please contact the location for which you are applying and ask to speak with the human resources representative or email.

HARIBO of America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment at HARIBO of America, Inc. is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, including protected veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. HARIBO also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also HARIBO’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

HARIBO is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please contact the location for which you are applying and ask to speak with the human resources representative or email [email protected].