Special Projects Manager
Company: Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
Location: Collierville
Posted on: October 16, 2024
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Job Description:
WHO WE ARE
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full-service agronomic
solutions provider that's been in business since 1957. Our first
location was in West Helena, Arkansas hence the name "Helena". We
have over 450 locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees. Our
corporate office is located in Collierville, Tennessee, a suburb
outside of Memphis. Year after year we rank at the top nationally
for volume and sales in our industry. There are many facets to our
company including product development, sales, operations, precision
technology and manufacturing just to name a few.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Special Projects Manager reports directly to the CEO and is
responsible for coordinating and monitoring approved special
projects that impact a cross section of business units and/or
departments.
WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE
Serves as a liaison with executives, business units and department
heads to facilitate organizational projects and ensure timelines
and goals are achieved.
Coaches project teams on the selection and effective use of project
leadership tools including providing individual coaching to Process
Owners and Lead team members in developing their skills set.
Leads the Data Driven Change Management model to facilitate Helena
Agri-Enterprises (HAE) ongoing improvement in efficiency and
effectiveness.
Updates Executive Sponsors across the life cycle of their
respective projects.
Advocates the use of metrics and follow up coaching to support the
adoption of new practices.
Receives, reviews and summarizes project requests for the executive
team including cost benefit analysis.
Drafts schedules for implementation of approved projects and works
with Process Owners and Project Leads to get approval on timelines
and implementation dates.
Responsible for ensuring project timelines and implementation dates
are adhered to once approved.
Reviews each project's progress and advises Process Owners in
distribution of periodic progress reports for leadership and
stakeholders.
Maintains compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies
and best practices.
May be required to drive a company vehicle
Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external
customers.
Other work-related duties as assigned by your leader.
Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Follows all company policies and procedures.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in economics, business administration or related
field is required. Master's degree is preferred.
Five years of project management experience is required.
Experience in working with executive leadership is preferred.
Experience in the agriculture industry is preferred.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Interpersonal and customer service skills.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proven leadership skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office are
required.
Certification in project management or process improvement is
preferred.
Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
Travel by various means up to 50% of the time is required.
Valid US driver's license is required.
Successful completion of a drug test and background check
is required for all positions at Helena.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB
At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive
safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to
anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.
The work environment for this position will be in an office setting
and outdoors in all types of weather conditions with exposure to
outdoor elements. When working outdoors and possibly around moving
equipment/mechanical parts, you may be exposed to fumes, airborne
particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk
of electrical shock. This position requires you to use your hands
for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, stand sit, stand
(8 hours a day or more), lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up
to and including 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and
including 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using
hands and wrists, bending and stooping for long periods of time,
working below knee levels for short periods of time and working
above shoulder level for short periods.
BENEFITS AT HELENA
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health
Savings Account (HSA).
Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match
up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with
Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on
your contribution amount.
Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.
Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by
Helena at no cost to you.
Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
Up to 80 hours of paid Parental Leave.
Education Assistance.
And much more!
For more detailed information about our benefits, visit
helenacareers.com/benefits.
STAY CONNECTED TO THE HELENA POWERHOUSE!
Follow us on social @HelenaCareers or visit our Careers website at
helenacareers.com.
Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with
disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal
opportunity employer.
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