Job Overview:

The Quality Project Manager - Material Trials and Quality Projects combines trial expertise with project management to support site operations and material qualifications. This role is responsible for managing internal relationships between Quality, R&D, Planning, and inventory while coordinating the execution of projects from planning through installation.

The successful candidate will ensure material availability, maintain accurate SAP master data, coordinate cross-functional project activities, and partner with internal teams to deliver projects on time while ensuring success criteria are met. This position plays a critical role in supporting operational excellence and continuous improvement across the site.

What you'll do:

Continuous Improvement
• Use time management skills to progress multiple projects in parallel, communicate updates and timelines, and see projects through to their optimal end state(s).
• Utilize systems thinking to improve data flow and drive KPI improvements.
• Manage and cultivate strong relationships between R&D, Production, Material Handlers, and Engineering to optimize performance.
• Analyze data to identify opportunities for process improvement, efficiencies, and automated solutions to reduce resource strain and maximize rapid decision making.

Project Management
• Coordinate the administrative execution of new material projects, ensuring projects remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
• Maintain project tracking tools, documentation, and reporting to monitor commitments, timelines, and project status.
• Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Planning, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to align project priorities, resources, and execution plans.
• Coordinate with R&D teams and contractors to manage equipment specifications, lead times, delivery schedules, and installation activities.
• Communicate project milestones, equipment delivery schedules, risks, and status updates to site leadership and key stakeholders.
• Support equipment startups and project launches by ensuring materials, vendors, and internal resources are aligned.
• Participate in Kaizen events, Root Cause Countermeasure (RCCM) activities, and continuous improvement initiatives related to procurement and capital project execution.

Total Rewards:

• Salary Range: $84,000-$100,000
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors

Where Applicable:

• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility
• Benefits eligible Day 1!

Requirements:

Ideal Qualifications:
• 1 - 3 years of experience in supply chain, project management, manufacturing, or a related environment.
• Experience managing production trials, supplier relationships, and inventory in an ERP system such as SAP.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred:
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams and/or manufacturing projects.
• Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office, including Excel and Power BI.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience working in a Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement environment.
• Familiarity with Kaizen, RCCM, or other structured problem-solving methodologies.