Job Summary

Job Description

Medline Industries has an immediate opening for a Project Manager in the Operating Room product division, this is located in Chicago, IL at our Merchandise Mart location offering a hybrid model of work. This person will be responsible for the direction, coordination, implementation, and completion of projects through cross-functional teams while remaining aligned with strategy, commitments and goals of the organization.

• Manage multiple projects from the conceptual stage through implementation.  Identify project timelines and milestones, track progress, and ensure deadlines are met.




• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, to ensure all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.




• Assist in the day to day completion of project objectives by being primary owner on some of the key tasks to complete project.




• Facilitate system implementations and enhancements while working with various departments on project requirements, status updates, testing and validation, and final approval for implementation.




• Establish and maintain constructive working relationships and keep stakeholders informed of progress or status, addressing the underlying needs of the stakeholders. Provide necessary training on new or improved processes as well as ensuring proper training of new employees on processes.




• Coordinate between the supply chain departments and I/S department to facilitate all systems implementations and enhancements.  Work directly with I/S analysts to define project requirements, provide status updates, perform testing, and give final approval for implementation. 




• This is a high-level individual contributor role - management responsibilities limited to leading day-to-day activities and outcomes of a group of employees. 




• May be involved in hiring staff, recommending pay increases, performing performance reviews, training and development of staff, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Mathematics, Applied Statistics, or related field.

Work Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in operations and/or supply chain.




• Experience demonstrating knowledge level of MRP, buying, demand management and forecasting.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Experience processing all relevant details, understanding and prioritizing their importance and drawing clear and concise conclusions.




• Experience working through details of a problem, overcoming obstacles and reaching a positive and successful solution through mathematical or systematic operations.




• Experience reviewing and reconnecting on actions and with people to ensure the completion of the task.




• Experience applying concepts of basic algebra and/or statistics.




• Advanced level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: using AVERAGE function, merging and centering cells, printing centered page and/or creating a pivot table).

Certification/Licensure

APICS certification.

PMP or CAPM certification.

Benefits - Medline is committed to offering competitive benefits and a variety of choices to best meet the needs of you and your family. For employees scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week, this includes health and well-being, financial fitness, career development, paid time off and more. Employees scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week can participate in the 401(k) plan, access the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and Medline Service Corps. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits, please click here.

Every day, we’re focused on building a more diverse and inclusive company, one that recognizes, values and respects the differences we all bring to the workplace. From doing what’s right to delivering business results, together, we’re better. Explore our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.