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Daktronics Lab Project Manager in Brookings, South Dakota
Responsibilities
When you work at Daktronics, you’ll be part of something amazing. We design, engineer, manufacture and support bold, eye-catching digital LED and LCD video displays and audio systems.
Our products bring excitement to professional, college and high school games. They attract customers for businesses around the world, and even provide direction for people as they travel, work and play.
As part of the Daktronics team, you’ll have interesting, impactful work with flexible opportunities. You can learn and grow at a company that provides competitive compensation and meaningful benefits – and the people are second to none.
Learn moreAbout Daktronics (https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/about-us) !
Daktronics designs, manufactures, markets, and services display systems for customers around the world in four domestic business units: Live Events, Commercial, Schools and Theatres, Transportation, and one International business unit. Daktronics manufacturing follows a focus factory concept paralleling these five markets.
You can have an impact by delivering industry leading product information & analysis:
by skilled application of quality & reliability techniques
by helping employees & customers make informed decisions
that enable Daktronics to provide world leading value
We are currently seeking candidates to take on a corporate Lab Project Manager & Supervisor opportunity within our Lab Services team (Integrity Lab + Reliability Lab + Quality Lab). The person selected for this position will be responsible for managing the daily operations of our corporate testing lab, supervising the staff of lab technicians and assistants, and ensuring that Daktronics’ test, measurement, and failure analysis capabilities are world class.
In addition to the opportunity to positively impact key company goals, this position provides a key developmental opportunity in achieving a broad, well-rounded perspective on the organization.
This position reports to the Lab Services Manager.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
Lab Operations
Manage daily operations of Daktronics corporate test, measurement, and failure analysis lab.
Plan and direct "Running the Business" and "Improving the Business" work for your team.
Play a lead role in Program Increment (PI) Planning with other cross-functional teams.
Initiate, track, and manage annual operating budget.
Track lab equipment and personnel utilization/capacity and help level workloads.
Ensure that lab equipment maintenance and calibration tasks are created, tracked, and completed on time.
Provide corporate oversight of equipment and tool calibration for domestic facilities.
Schedule tests and coordinate materials and supplies.
Maintain customer relations and promote lab tours for potential customers.
Ensure lab safety & security.
Incorporate Lean Manufacturing concepts into all aspects of work. Lead 5S initiatives and ensure daily, weekly, and monthly tasks are developed and completed on time.
Document processes using work instructions, job instructions, standard work, etc.
Create, manage, and maintain laboratory SharePoint resources as well as project management software tools.
Drive process improvement efforts.
Supervision/Team Leadership
Coach, mentor, and supervise employees (i.e. staff of lab technicians and lab assistants).
Assign work, manage schedules, and remove obstacles for employees.
Develop standard work for employees and help manage workflow.
Provide developmental growth opportunities for employees.
Grow the skills and capabilities of the individual employees and of the team.
Manage team conflicts and address issues in a timely manner.
Responsible for staffing/hiring, onboarding, and training (initial and ongoing).
Reinforce and embody company values - helpful, honest, humble.
Reinforce company policies and practices.
Provide feedback to employee from multiple sources and perspectives.
Lead Performance Development Conversations (1:1s/R&Ps/Compensation/Career) in a consistent, timely, and effective manner.
Represent Daktronics as an Agent of the Organization. Consistently model Daktronics high-performing leader and team behaviors. Positively influence to further Daktronics culture and success.
General:
Work effectively as a team member, work with little supervision, and communicate effectively with team members. Be at work on time and maintain good attendance. Be willing to work additional hours as necessary.
Perform other duties as needed to meet customer expectations.
Represent the company positively and effectively in all situations.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed to support the efforts of Daktronics.
This position is available as a hybrid work location with some on-campus days to facilitate training, project management activities, and experiencing the types of work in the lab.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required. Preferred majors include Business, Economics, Operations Management, Industrial Management, or other related fields.
Preferred experiences:
Supervision experience.
Project management experience.
Familiarity with Daktronics’ products and processes.
Lean Manufacturing implementation.
High interpersonal skills showing collaboration with others and building effective relationships.
A desire for results, strong time management skills, and a dedication and desire for quality performance.
An interest in how Daktronics products function and things that can cause them to malfunction.
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail.
Strong problem solving and project management skills. Effectively exercise discretion and independent judgment.
Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills required. Fluent in English, written and verbal.
Solid understanding of software tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, other project management software tools.
Ability to learn new software tools and teach others how to use them, particularly tools for project management and organizing work.
Ability to travel by air and ground. Valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Motor vehicle records will be checked.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position.
Daktronics is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetics, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or citizenship status. If you would like more information on your EEO rights under the law, pleaseclick here (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) .
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Job ID2024-6309
LocationBrookings, South Dakota
Type Full Time
Shift Day