Project Manager, Operations Transformation

Great Dane LLC

$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
  • 8-12+ years in manufacturing operations or project leadership
  • Experience leading plant-level or multi-site initiatives
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes
  • Proven ability to manage complex operational projects
  • Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
  • Experience in automation and production system optimization preferred

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end delivery of cross-functional manufacturing transformation projects
  • Drive improvements in throughput, cycle time, labor productivity, and equipment efficiency
  • Coordinate execution across multiple manufacturing locations
  • Develop standardized implementation plans
  • Partner with plant leadership to ensure execution alignment
  • Identify operational risks and develop mitigation strategies
  • Monitor project performance and achieve milestones
  • Ensure measurable operational improvements are realized

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive dental, vision, and medical benefits with employer contributions
  • Retirement programs including Pension Plan and 401(k) with employer match
  • Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education
  • Paid holidays and vacation time
  • Additional unspecified benefits
Full Job Description
Overview

THE ROLE

 

The Position: The Project Manager, Operations Transformation leads multi-site manufacturing improvement initiatives focused on productivity, throughput, labor optimization, and operational standardization. This role is responsible for delivering enterprise manufacturing improvements across multiple facilities.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Own end-to-end delivery of cross-functional manufacturing transformation projects
  • Drive improvements involving throughput, cycle time, labor productivity, and equipment efficiency
  • Coordinate execution across multiple manufacturing locations
  • Develop standardized implementation plans
  • Partner with plant leadership to ensure execution alignment
  • Identify operational risks and mitigation strategies
  • Monitor project performance and milestone achievement
  • Ensure measurable operational outcomes are achieved
  • Deliver measurable financial and operational improvements tied to project objectives
  • Drive execution across functions, not just technical solutioning
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

YOUR SKILLS & ABILITIES (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS)

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
  • Experience:8-12+ years of experience in manufacturing operations or project leadership
  • Experience leading plant-level or multi-site initiatives
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes
  • Proven ability to manage complex operational projects
  • Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
  • Experience in automation deployment preferred
  • Experience in production system optimization preferred
  • Travel: Up to 50% 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Office and plant environment.
  • Keyboarding, lifting, standing, bending, walking.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

  • Competitive compensation
  • Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions
  • Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • And more!

 

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