PCSI is looking for a Project Manager for our upcoming warehouse management contract with NAVAIR's Naval Air Warfare Center. The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the warehouse specialists on the contract and ensuring that the work is completed to the contract specifications. This role works closely with corporate departments to administer policies, participate in the recruiting process, promote safety, and maintain compliance on the contract. The Project Manager must have an understanding of warehouse operations and be highly organized to lead this new contract through a successful startup and beyond.

This position reports to the Director of Operations and is based in Granite City, IL. This position typically works Monday-Friday daytime hours, but may need to be available weekends or holidays as needed.

Who We Are:

PCSI is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the lives of people with disabilities through employment, advocacy, and partnerships. We vet, prepare, lead, and sustain a skilled workforce that provides top-tier services at job sites across the country. Our areas of expertise are wide and diverse; total facilities maintenance, hospital environmental services, custodial and grounds, disability awareness training, job coaching, and job placement are just a few. We integrate people with disabilities and veterans into meaningful jobs with competitive wages and benefits. Serving people of all abilities in their life’s journey is at the heart of what we do.

Benefits Include:

• Base pay of $85,000-$90,000 depending upon experience.
• Annual bonus of up to 8%.
• 21 days of PTO per year, in addition to all federal holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other coverage: employer contribution offered to cover employee-only tier.
• 401k plan with matching on contributions up to 6%.

What You'll Do as Project Manager:

• Provide supervision of assigned employees, and ensure the work identified in the contract is performed properly, on time, safely and within budget.
• Provide new and follow on training and support to warehouse employees, to include training in all necessary preservation packing.
• Evaluate and make recommendations regarding proper storage, inventory, warehouse procedures and improvement for warehouse efficiency.
• Recruit, hire, and train warehouse employees to meet contract requirements.
• Administer corporate personnel policies in accordance with contract and Employee Handbook.
• Support Human Resources in investigations, inquiries and implementation of actions and policy.
• Ensure contractual compliance through surveillance, audits, and hands on inspections of work and taking immediate action when work is not completed to standards.
• Process employee time sheets, new hire and termination paperwork and all other administrative tasks by established deadlines.
• Order and maintain all supplies, equipment and tools and submit invoices of ordered supplies. May be required to evaluate and recommend equipment and tools necessary for job functions.
• Ensure adherence to Quality Control and Safety Plans. Promote Management of Safety (MOST) philosophy and practices.
• Work with the Director of Operations and Safety/Loss Control on issues and concerns pertaining to the established goals.
• Collaborate with Workforce Development/Recruitment to place employees in suitable positions and given appropriate accommodations (as required).
• Maintain consistent positive customer relations through written and verbal professional communications and respond to customer inquiries and requests in a timely manner.

What You'll Need to Be Successful:

• High school diploma or GED required, college credit preferred.
• OSHA certified forklift operator required.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in warehouse operations.
• Minimum of two (2) years of prior supervisory and/or management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and PC functions, as well as federal laws such as FAR, CFR, SCA, OSHA, ADA, EPA, and JCAHO.
• Class A CDL preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possess advanced written and oral communication skills.
• Possess extensive analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to be a self-starter and have strong time management skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task and handle multiple priorities.
• Ability and willingness to exert disciplinary action as needed as well as delegate authority.
• Ability to work both with minimal supervision and as a team player.
• Ability to climb, bend, squat, and lift to carry objects ranging from 10-60 pounds. Occasionally push objects up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to remain seated for up to 3 hours a day and tour facilities up to 90%.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to pass criminal, financial, drug, and driving screening.
• Ability to work outside in inclement weather as needed and be exposed to various dirt, debris, and odors.
• Ability to respond to after-hour emergency calls as determined by the Contracting Office Representative (COR).
• Ability to work any time or day of the week, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to travel up to 25% locally.
• Ability to be insured as an authorized driver for the Company.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain good driving record.
• If required, ability to obtain and maintain security clearance and base access to assigned site(s).

Equal Opportunity Employment

PCSI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All Veterans and/or persons with all types of disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply!

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School

Preferred

Some college

Experience

Required 2 years

Supervisory or management experience

Experience in warehouse operations

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Class A Commercial DL

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)