Project Team Lead

The Project Team Lead will be responsible to ensure smooth execution of projects by coordinating with internal teams and delivering customer orders on time with quality and efficiency, while closely working with Planning, Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, and Global PM teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initiation to closure

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables

• Review drawings, specifications, and project documents

• Ensure timely release of drawings and production orders

• Coordinate with Sales, Production, Quality, Purchase, Stores, Logistics, Engineering, and Planning teams

• Plan and monitor project schedules, materials, and capacity

• Track raw material requirements and inventory availability

• Identify critical tasks and monitor project progress

• Conduct project kick-off and closure meetings

• Manage risks and resolve project-related issues

• Monitor budgets, costs, and financial performance of projects

• Prepare manufacturing schedules and track daily progress

• Maintain regular communication with stakeholders on project status

• Track import consignments related to projects

• Conduct periodic project review meetings (Daily/Weekly/Monthly)

• Prepare monthly reports and dashboards (KPIs, OTD, margins, etc.)

• Ensure compliance with HSEQ standards and company policies

Experience & Qualifications

• 8–15 years in project management within manufacturing industry

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Production Engineering

• Strong understanding of engineering drawings

• Knowledge of fabrication, machining, welding processes

• Familiarity with ERP systems (LN Cloud preferred)

• Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD

• Experience with Power BI / Excel dashboards (preferred)

• Understanding of ISO standards (9001/14001/45001)

• Good communication skills (English, Hindi, Marathi preferred)

• Problem-solving and decision-making, team collaboration

• Commitment to safety and company values

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-Time Delivery (OTD) > 90%

• Project budget accuracy

• Project cost monitoring and control

We Offer: 

We provide a genuine career opportunity with an excellent learning environment and continuous support from our team. Through your work, you will contribute to the success of our organization, bring future-focused solutions to our customers, and discover opportunities for personal growth. Your responsibilities will be diverse and challenging, ensuring that no two days are the same. 

When everything works together  
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.  
Join the team! www.valmet.com/careers