Project Manager, Manufacturing Strategy

Lead project managers at 3rd party contractors and automation integrators in maintaining project scope, project budgets and scheduling of projects to delivery strategic manufacturing goals.

Oversee multiple, multi-plant projects simultaneously to support strategic scale up of manufacturing operations.

Day-to-day coordination of multi-million-dollar capital equipment projects.

Collaborate with internal manufacturing strategy and operations groups and external vendors on incorporating design improvements for next generation equipment deployments.

Ownership of integrated project schedules, internal and external.

Develop financial analyses and risk/reward to evaluate engineering changes in capital projects.

Lead regular debriefs / lessons learned development, summary and communication to engineering, leadership, & cross-functional business partners on active projects.

Develop risk management strategies and contingency plans for projects with key stakeholders.

Manage multiple, concurrent projects with different project teams, stakeholders, schedules, and deliverables.

Leads and directs the work of others without direct management responsibilities.

Must be able to manage competing priorities through prioritization of tasks and activities and set deadlines appropriately.

Bachelor's degree required.

10 years manufacturing experience required.

5 years project management experience required.

Proficient in MS Project

Proficient in Office 365

Overnight/North America: 25-50%

Office Environment - Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time and occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. May be required to exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Factory - The worker may be subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, vibration, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to temperature changes or exposure to chemicals. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, odors, dust, mists, and gases. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, and lab coats. May be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Customer/Partner Locations – Employee may visit customer or partner locations that may be comprised of office, manufacturing floor, laboratory environments and construction sites depending on the location and reason for visit.