Kasa Companies
Program Manager- Parcel & Baggage Handling System Industry
Kasa Companies - Salina, Kansas, United States, 67401
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Overview
Position Summary:
The Parcel Program Manager will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex automation and controls projects in the parcel and baggage industries. This role requires strong leadership, cross-functional coordination, and a deep understanding of parcel and baggage industries and industrial controls systems. The Program Manager will ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Lead the full lifecycle of controls projects from proposal through closeout, including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
Coordinate with engineering, sales, procurement, and field services teams to ensure alignment and timely execution.
Monitor and control project performance using KPIs such as earned value, schedule variance, and resource utilization.
Manage subcontractors and vendors, ensuring compliance with project specifications and delivery timelines.
Facilitate internal and external communication, including regular updates to stakeholders and clients.
Identify and mitigate project risks and implement corrective actions as needed.
Support the development and implementation of standardized project management processes and tools.
Collaborate with leadership on strategic planning and forecasting, including pipeline and capacity analysis
Be the subject matter expert for the Parcel Project Management team.
Actively manage minimum of 2 projects and maintain a minimum of 50% chargeable time.
Expect to travel up to 40%.
Other Duties
Exemplifies Kasa Values including Teamwork, Integrity, Relationships, Play, Improvement, Perseverance, Conscientiousness and Excellence.
Demonstrates Kasa's Behavioral Norms including Be Present, Speak Your Truth, Attend to Safety & Be Open to Outcomes.
Complies with all safety policies and procedures.
Complies with all attendance standards and company policies.
Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Attributes
Experience working with cross-functional teams across engineering, sales, and operations.
Familiarity with industry standards and safety regulations (e.g., NFPA, UL, OSHA).
Willingness to travel to customer sites and company locations as needed.
Training Required
Completes Industrial safety & lock out/tag out.
Completes company LEAN training and participates in Kaizen events as needed.
Understands Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements and how it applies to this position as determined
by ISO 9001 and to facilitate continuous improvement.
Completes Kasa Process Manual training
Completes UL508A Level 1 training.
Completes UL508A level 2 training
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Automation, or related field; PMP certification preferred.
5+ years of experience managing parcel systems controls or automation projects.
Strong understanding of PLC/HMI systems, SCADA, and industrial networking.
Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Monday.com, Dynamics).
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Work Environment
This position operates in an office and job site setting. It routinely requires standard office equipment, such as computer, phones, copiers, fax machines etc. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm, but are project work dependent. Occasional evenings and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Travel is required. Start-ups or job site setting hours will vary based on project and location. Field hours can vary from 10 to 20 hours per day in addition for the need to work weekends and 7 or more days in a row depending on specific start-up schedules on projects and customer demands, which can vary. Customer interaction is required. Frequently, startup situations become very stressful under deadlines to meet a customer's schedule or to overcome a situation where our customer may not be satisfied with progress or performance that is out of our control. Engineers are expected to handle these situations in a calm and helpful manner.
Physical Demands
Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to occasionally climb permanent and temporary stairs, climb ladders, negotiate work areas under construction, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally requires use of construction personnel hoists. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job regularly requires use of hands to finger, handle or feel objects
in pocket , tools, or controls, sit, talk, hear, stand. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy weight. Employee must be capable of using tools, and able to help install equipment and make adjustments/modifications to that equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works on-site at the construction worksite where the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in this work environment can be moderate to very loud.
Intent and Function of Job Descriptions
Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions. Well-constructed job descriptions are an integral part of any effective compensation system.
All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.
Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law."
Statement of Understanding
I understand the description of this job and the essential job functions stated above. I also understand that all duties are not described in full detail and that I will perform these duties as directed by my supervisor or management.
This job description may be amended or changed without advance notice.
Employee's Signature Date
The Parcel Program Manager will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex automation and controls projects in the parcel and baggage industries. This role requires strong leadership, cross-functional coordination, and a deep understanding of parcel and baggage industries and industrial controls systems. The Program Manager will ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Lead the full lifecycle of controls projects from proposal through closeout, including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
Coordinate with engineering, sales, procurement, and field services teams to ensure alignment and timely execution.
Monitor and control project performance using KPIs such as earned value, schedule variance, and resource utilization.
Manage subcontractors and vendors, ensuring compliance with project specifications and delivery timelines.
Facilitate internal and external communication, including regular updates to stakeholders and clients.
Identify and mitigate project risks and implement corrective actions as needed.
Support the development and implementation of standardized project management processes and tools.
Collaborate with leadership on strategic planning and forecasting, including pipeline and capacity analysis
Be the subject matter expert for the Parcel Project Management team.
Actively manage minimum of 2 projects and maintain a minimum of 50% chargeable time.
Expect to travel up to 40%.
Other Duties
Exemplifies Kasa Values including Teamwork, Integrity, Relationships, Play, Improvement, Perseverance, Conscientiousness and Excellence.
Demonstrates Kasa's Behavioral Norms including Be Present, Speak Your Truth, Attend to Safety & Be Open to Outcomes.
Complies with all safety policies and procedures.
Complies with all attendance standards and company policies.
Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Attributes
Experience working with cross-functional teams across engineering, sales, and operations.
Familiarity with industry standards and safety regulations (e.g., NFPA, UL, OSHA).
Willingness to travel to customer sites and company locations as needed.
Training Required
Completes Industrial safety & lock out/tag out.
Completes company LEAN training and participates in Kaizen events as needed.
Understands Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements and how it applies to this position as determined
by ISO 9001 and to facilitate continuous improvement.
Completes Kasa Process Manual training
Completes UL508A Level 1 training.
Completes UL508A level 2 training
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Automation, or related field; PMP certification preferred.
5+ years of experience managing parcel systems controls or automation projects.
Strong understanding of PLC/HMI systems, SCADA, and industrial networking.
Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Monday.com, Dynamics).
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Work Environment
This position operates in an office and job site setting. It routinely requires standard office equipment, such as computer, phones, copiers, fax machines etc. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm, but are project work dependent. Occasional evenings and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Travel is required. Start-ups or job site setting hours will vary based on project and location. Field hours can vary from 10 to 20 hours per day in addition for the need to work weekends and 7 or more days in a row depending on specific start-up schedules on projects and customer demands, which can vary. Customer interaction is required. Frequently, startup situations become very stressful under deadlines to meet a customer's schedule or to overcome a situation where our customer may not be satisfied with progress or performance that is out of our control. Engineers are expected to handle these situations in a calm and helpful manner.
Physical Demands
Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to occasionally climb permanent and temporary stairs, climb ladders, negotiate work areas under construction, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally requires use of construction personnel hoists. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job regularly requires use of hands to finger, handle or feel objects
in pocket , tools, or controls, sit, talk, hear, stand. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy weight. Employee must be capable of using tools, and able to help install equipment and make adjustments/modifications to that equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works on-site at the construction worksite where the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in this work environment can be moderate to very loud.
Intent and Function of Job Descriptions
Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions. Well-constructed job descriptions are an integral part of any effective compensation system.
All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.
Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law."
Statement of Understanding
I understand the description of this job and the essential job functions stated above. I also understand that all duties are not described in full detail and that I will perform these duties as directed by my supervisor or management.
This job description may be amended or changed without advance notice.
Employee's Signature Date