Oregon Tool

Project Manager, Network Optimization (Hybrid)

Oregon Tool$87K — $105K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of project/program management experience with formal methodologies.
  • 5+ years of experience within manufacturing environments.
  • Proven leadership in cross-functional teams.
  • Experience in a global operational context, especially in cross-cultural communication as English might be a second language for some stakeholders.
  • Strong skills in project management and the ability to drive projects to completion without direct supervision.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/data management software, preferably SAP.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate all aspects of projects from initiation to close, ensuring successful outcomes.
  • Lead optimization projects in manufacturing networks, overseeing transfers among operations and suppliers.
  • Define project scope, establish communication strategies, and identify risks, timelines, dependencies, and constraints.
  • Facilitate collaboration among manufacturing, SIOP, and procurement teams for global network optimization.
  • Manage schedule, scope, and cost adjustments, reporting progress to stakeholders.
  • Lead change management initiatives for resource projects and capture lessons learned post-project.
  • Develop global project best practices and provide coaching for project team members.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits starting on day one.
  • 401k matching with up to 4.5% on a 6% contribution.
  • Tuition reimbursement program for continued education.
  • Up to 120 hours of vacation earned in the first year, plus paid holidays and community involvement days.
  • Casual work environment with a small company feel within a global organization.
  • Access to onsite amenities including a fitness center, physical therapist, and cafeteria.
Full Job Description
Work Location: Portland, OR

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT:

Coordinates all aspects of project(s) from initiation through close. Organizes cross-functional activities, ensuring successful completion of projects. This position manages people and other resources indirectly across functional disciplines as part of cross-functional team.

THE DETAILS:

Project Management
  • Lead manufacturing network optimization projects using scope-appropriate methods, including transfers among operations and suppliers
  • Define scope, communications, risk mitigation, timelines, dependencies, and constraints
  • Meet milestones and objectives by coordinating cross-functional, internal, and external resources
  • Partner with Manufacturing, SIOP, and Procurement to optimize the global network and coordinate international tooling and equipment transfers
  • Manage schedule, scope, and cost changes; assess portfolio impact; and report progress to stakeholders
  • Lead change management for cross-site resourcing projects and conduct post-project lessons learned
  • Develop and facilitate global project best practices while training and coaching sub-project managers and team members

Communication
  • Communicate clearly in writing and verbally across all organizational levels and global teams, translating technical concepts for nontechnical audiences
  • Develop and deliver proposals, presentations, and regular progress reports to teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership


Education:
  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Business or related field, or equivalent experience obtained on the job
  • 5 years proven project/program management experience with formal project management methodology
  • Minimum 5 years' experience working in a Manufacturing operation
  • Experience working with and leading cross functional teams
  • Experience managing in a global environment, requiring strong communication in a cross functional /cross cultural environment where English is a second language
  • Must have excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and public speaking with ability to express oneself clearly and in technical and non-technical terms
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Ability to lead cross functional project teams without direct supervision
  • Demonstrated ability to drive projects through to completion
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP/data management software (SAP preferred)


Availability:
  • Available to work on site as required by job; eligible for domestic and international travel as required including several times per year for two weeks duration.


At Oregon Tool, we provide a reasonable, good-faith estimate of the compensation range for this role of $87,000 to 105,000. Final offers are based on various factors such as experience, skills, qualifications and internal equity. This range may vary based on geographic location where the position is filled, and most new hires are not typically hired at the top of the range.

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits available on day one (no waiting period)
  • 401k matching (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 3% = 4.5% match on 6% contribution)
  • Retirement Savings Plus Plan*
  • Earn up to 120 hours vacation during your first year of service
  • Paid holidays and one paid Community Involvement Day available per calendar year
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Global company with small company feel
  • Casual work attire
  • Complimentary snack and coffee/tea to keep you fueled
  • Onsite cafeteria offering a variety of convenient options
  • Onsite Physical Therapist
  • Onsite Fitness center
  • Public Transit access


*Based on geographic location and company performance.

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About Oregon Tool

Oregon Tool is a manufacturer of saw chain, guide bars, and other forestry accessories. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Bend, Oregon. Oregon Tool is a subsidiary of Blount International, a global manufacturer and marketer of replacement parts, equipment, and accessories for the forestry, lawn, and garden; farm, ranch, and agriculture; and concrete cutting and finishing markets. Oregon Tool's products are sold through a network of dealers and distributors in North America and internationally.
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Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
1947

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