Project Management

Project ManagerWhy Great NorthernPrivately held, Great Northern Instore, a division of Great Northern Corporation, is a Multi-Million Dollar, Designer, Engineering, and Manufacturer of Custom Permanent Point Purchase Displays and Retail Fixtures.Great Northern is committed to making a difference in the lives of our team members, customers, and the communities in which we live and work. Many of our team members were referred to by their friends and families who are already a part of the Great Northern team.

The Benefits of Great Northern

Competitive 401K match and a historically generous profit-sharing retirement savings contributionPaid Time Off and IL Paid Leave after 30 days of employment9 Paid HolidaysMedical PPO, Health Savings Account, Dental, and Vision insuranceWellness ProgramLife Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability availableHealth Fitness, Safety Prescription Glasses, and Safety Shoes ReimbursementTuition Reimbursement available after 1 year of serviceOpportunities to advance your career and compensation levelAnnual increases

Pay/Schedule

On-site Weekdays 8a.m.-4:30p.m.Salary $70-80k

Position SummaryThe Project Manager will perform the following duties: Coordinate the execution and production of Point of Purchase Displays. Interact with account executives, engineering, estimating and outside resources. Candidates should have the following characteristics:Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Purchase all materials relative to the assigned project.Collaborate with all production personnel to ensure an efficient process from start to finishInteract with account executives to ensure goods are produced to the customer expectationsWork closely with Design Engineering and Estimating throughout the development processMaintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Good written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational skillsStrong purchasing and negotiation skillsAbility to multi-taskKnowledge of a variety of manufacturing materials and processesMechanical aptitudeGood critical thinking skillsMeticulous, with good analytical and numeric skillsGood computer skills (MS Office)Ability to read and visualize engineering drawings.College degree (preferably in business)Experience as a Purchasing Agent or Project Manager in the POP industry (2-3 years preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards

Opportunities for GrowthYou will have the opportunity to gain experience, and new skills and acquire new knowledge that can be applied to grow into new positions with higher pay. Furthermore, you can grow your career with Great Northern through advancement opportunities available at our facilities locally and nationally.

ExpectationTo be successful your teammates will depend on you to have pride in your work, be on time, work safely, work effectively with others, be optimistic, take ownership of your responsibilities, and look for continuous improvement opportunities.Great Northern is an equal opportunity at-will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.