Assistant Project Manager

Overview:
The Assistant Project Manager (APM) works closely with the Project Manager (PM) to ensure that production-based library projects meet all deadlines and obligations. The APM assists in managing a team of 20 library clerks and material handlers across three locations, overseeing tasks such as sorting, shelving, transporting, and integrating library materials. This is a physically active role requiring coordination across multiple sites.

• Oversee tasks assigned by the PM to ensure production goals are met.
• Supervise production-based contract tasks such as shifting, sorting, distributing, retrieving, and shelving library materials.
• Plan and monitor daily workflow to maintain production rates.
• Communicate and implement proper procedures.
• Assist PM in supervising Team Leads, including quality assurance of their work.
• Ensure safety measures are understood and followed.
• Provide training to new and existing staff.
• Review staff work to ensure accuracy and productivity goals.
• Serve as backup to PM for timesheet approvals and monitoring sign-in sheets.
• Track and compile statistical data for daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.

• Education: Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience:
• 2+ years supervisory experience managing 5+ staff.
• 2+ years working in collection management in libraries with extensive print collections.
• 2+ years using data collection/reporting tools (e.g., Excel).
• Experience compiling data for daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports.
• Experience training and reviewing the work of others.
• Proven ability to address performance and personnel issues.
• Skills:
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

• Move within multiple locations; lift, push/pull, hold/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Stooping and lifting materials from ground or low shelves.
• Push carts/trucks up to 200 lbs.
• Work in cool, dusty environments.

ZAI considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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