Manufacturing Project and Program Management Analyst III

Daimler Truck AG

• $104K — $133K *
Atlanta, GA 30349Hybrid
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering
  • 5 years of experience in operational optimization or continuous improvement projects
  • Experience in warehouse leadership or direct operations
  • Strong background in distribution center or supply chain environments
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with operational data analysis and process improvements
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead optimization projects in warehouse operations and material flow
  • Identify process bottlenecks and flow disruptors in collaboration with teams
  • Analyze workflows and make data-driven process improvement recommendations
  • Implement continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and Industrial Engineering
  • Explore AI and advanced analytics opportunities for operational enhancement
  • Support warehouse layout optimization and labor balance initiatives
  • Develop and execute project plans and timelines to accomplish goals
  • Monitor project performance and ensure benefits are realized

Benefits

  • Annual bonus program
  • 401k with company contribution and match
  • 4 weeks paid vacation plus 15 holidays
  • 8 weeks paid parental leave
  • Comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs
  • Tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off
  • Short-term and long-term disability plans
Full Job Description

Inside the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Project Manager with a distribution operations background to lead process optimization initiatives within a fast-paced Parts Distribution Center (PDC) environment. This role is responsible for identifying operational inefficiencies, improving material and information flow, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, service, safety, and cost performance.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can work autonomously while partnering closely with warehouse operations, engineering, IT, and leadership teams to solve complex operational challenges. This individual will also help identify opportunities to integrate emerging technologies and AI-driven solutions into distribution center operations and decision-making processes.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

Position offers a starting salary range of 104,000 - $133,000 USD

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, andexperience

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401kcompany contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age;starting at 4 weeks paidvacation; 15calendar holidays; 8 weekspaidparental leave; employee assistance program;comprehensive healthcare plans and wellnessprograms; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuitionassistance and volunteer paid time off; short-termand long-term disability plans.

What You Drive

  • Lead cross-functional optimization projects focused on warehouse operations, material flow, labor productivity, inventory movement, and operational efficiency.
  • Partner with operations leadership and frontline teams to identify process bottlenecks, flow disruptors, and operational pain points.
  • Analyze current-state workflows and develop data-driven recommendations for process improvements.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and Industrial Engineering methodologies.
  • Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and advanced analytics to improve operational performance and decision-making.
  • Support warehouse layout optimization, slotting strategies, storage utilization, and labor balancing initiatives.
  • Develop project plans, timelines, business cases, and implementation strategies for operational improvements.
  • Coordinate with IT, engineering, warehouse systems, and operational stakeholders to execute improvement initiatives.
  • Monitor project performance, KPIs, and ROI metrics to ensure expected benefits are achieved.
  • Facilitate change management activities and support operational adoption of new processes and technologies.
  • Conduct operational studies related to throughput, travel reduction, staffing models, productivity, and process standardization.
  • Present findings, recommendations, and project updates to leadership teams in a clear and professional manner.
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% as needed to support business operations and stakeholder engagement.
Knowledge You Should Bring
  • Bachelor27s degree in Industrial Engineering.
  • 5 years of experience leading operational optimization or continuous improvement projects.
  • Warehouse leadership experience or direct warehouse operations experience.
  • Strong experience within distribution center, warehouse, or supply chain operations environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
  • Experience analyzing operational data and translating findings into actionable process improvements.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

  • Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS), labor management systems, or material handling automation.
  • Exposure to AI tools, automation technologies, or advanced operational analytics.
  • Manufacturing engineering or industrial engineering background.
  • Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent continuous improvement experience.
  • Project Management Professional Certification.
  • Experience supporting automation, goods-to-person systems, or material handling equipment initiatives.

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Atlanta, GA US, Grand Prairie, TX US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

* Ladders Estimates

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