Project Management Assistant

Lincolnshire, IL, USA Req #2075
Monday, March 25, 2024
Klein Tools is a dynamic, fast-paced and results driven company dedicated to launching hundreds of innovative products each year. Are you ready to make an impact?

Perks for you include:
 
• Paid Vacations & Holidays
• Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
• Discounts on Klein Tools products
• Education and Professional Development Assistance
​The Project Management Assistant is responsible for routing and storing new product development project information and verifying that key activities are complete. This position is also responsible for setting up finished goods and making attribute changes to Product Master at the direction of Product Management. In addition, this position will coordinate Voice of Customer Research sessions and track field test information.
  • Manage product life-cycle phase forms and files in the new product development process and check completion of key tasks on checklist before release.
  • Perform Product Master item set-up, item obsolescence / discontinuation, and pricing changes in the enterprise resource planning (ERP) and product life cycle management (PLM) systems as directed.
  • Schedule and manage Voice of Customer Research (VOCR) events.
  • Manage and store voice of customer attendee data, legal information (non disclosure agreements), and video content.
  • Order and create VOCR focus group gift bags.
  • Create, coordinate, and ship field test samples and send surveys as needed.
  • Manage, create, and update New Product Development (NPD) process guides and forms.
  • Create and maintain reports and process tracking to include engineering pipeline, new product launch, phase completion, budget reports, Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) pricing, and NPD spreadsheet.
  • Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of work.
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of relevant experience are required. Associates degree preferred. Product Life Cycle (PLM) and Enterprise Analytics experience is preferred. Experience using AS400 and Agile systems is a plus. Documentation control experience is a plus.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite ﴾Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint﴿ required. Excellent spelling, grammar, editing and writing skills. Must have strong math skills. Must have strong organizational skills and attention to detail and being able to work with cross functional teams. Must have ability to handle a high degree of confidential and sensitive information.
Physical Demand Requirements
​​Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Your main focus:
 
· Quality
· Customer Obsession
· Innovation
· Ownership
· Teamwork

Klein Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For candidates with disabilities and needing assistance, please email us at hr@kleintools.com.

Other details

  • Job Family Engineering
  • Job Function Office
  • Pay Type Hourly
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  • Lincolnshire, IL, USA