Project Lead, Logistics

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Project lead plays a key role in managing and leading projects within Cepheid Logistics department. Daily interaction and heavy engagement with Operations, planning, procurement, Quality Control, Regulatory, Global Supply Chain and other functions within Cepheid is expected. The position will be responsible for projects supporting the logistics department with projects and activities moving the department towards excellence according to the strategy.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:


Initiate and lead logistics projects and initiatives
Lead project team with focus on on-time delivery of agreed project targets, budget and resource management
Ensure a positive and learning work environment within the project team
Communicate and report project status to core team, stakeholders and decisionmakers
Create and apply visual Gemba evidence and standard work for project tracking and status for core team and decisionmakers
Support portfolio review of projects
Improve project execution processes and drive continuous improvements for project manager standard work

TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES: (REQUIRED)


Complete all assigned and required training satisfactorily and on time
Ensure training for project members according to DBS VPM and Daily Management tools

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge and skills:
Required knowledge, skills and abilities (minimal competencies):


MSc in logistics or related area, with 3+ years of relevant professional experience
Minimum 1 years of experience of project management
Strong leadership skills and ability to engage, motivate and develop colleagues
Strong organization and planning skills
Excellent communication in English, written and oral presentation skills
Excellent multi-tasking ability
Understand team dynamics and organizational structures
Ability to successfully interact with cross-functional teams in a global environment

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:


LEAN experience
Work experience from different cultures/countries

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