Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or Manufacturing, or 12-15 years of related experience
10+ years of Project Management or Design Development experience, preferably in Automotive/Equipment Manufacturing
Strong knowledge of quality troubleshooting techniques and foundry procedures
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Project
Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Strong negotiation and team-building abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing processes
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary liaison among Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and Quality teams
Facilitate communication to ensure alignment on project objectives and timelines
Monitor project milestones and escalate issues to stakeholders
Manage customer expectations and communicate project status effectively
Track and report progress on project initiatives
Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure manufacturability of designs
Develop recovery plans for project issues and communicate changes to the team
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
401(k) plan
Employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacations and holidays
Wellness program and fitness membership
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Career development support, including tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description
Sr Project Manager
ROLE:
The Senior Project Manager is a seasoned veteran within the PMO organization. Supporting our casting manufacturing operations, responsible for leading and executing complex, cross-functional projects and nonstandard projects. Ensures alignment of all deliverables for engineering, value-add outsourcing efforts, procurement processes, and quality objectives. This role owns delivery of larger, higher-impact work and ensures alignment across functions to meet cost, quality, delivery as well as customer and organizational expectations.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is experienced in leading complex work, managing competing priorities, and driving results across multiple stakeholders in a cross functional environment. This role operates with a high level of independence, anticipates risks before they impact the business, and provides guidance and support to other project managers and coordinators to ensure consistent execution across projects. Has the ability to influence others on key decisions that make meaningful impact to projects.
Is a key contributor to driving continuous improvement with in the organization. Has the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to the leadership team customers and concerned parties on the project status. Drives risks to closure and ensures the cross functional team is managing deliverables efficiently.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Cross-Departmental Coordination:
Serve as the primary liaison between Engineering, Operations, Value-Add Outsourcing, Procurement, and Quality
Facilitate effective communication, ensuring all departments are aligned on objectives, timelines, and requirements.
Monitor project milestones and escalate issues or risks to appropriate stakeholders.
Ensures the customer and the cross functional team are aligned and are informed of the current project status.
Main interface with the customer and is responsible for managing customer expectations and informing the team of any additional requirements from the customers perspective
Project Execution Support:
Track and report progress on programs and initiatives related to the overall project management process.
Works with the engineering teams to ensure engineering designs are manufacturable and aligned with supplier capabilities and procurement strategies.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project plans are realistic and achievable and communicates any deviations to the customer team.
Monitor all project deliverables and ensure they are meeting the customers and organizations objectives as well as reviewing and monitoring the Project Managers projects.
Develops recovery plans as issues arise on projects and ensures that the cross functional team is informed on priorities and changes to the project
Outsourcing and Supplier Integration:
Collaborate with Procurement and Value-Add Outsourcing teams to identify, onboard, and manage third-party service providers for machining, finishing, or other post-casting operations.
Ensure outsourced operations align with quality, cost, and delivery expectations.
Communicates expectations for all deliverables and timing with Value-Add suppliers and ensures commitments are made.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Manufacturing) or 12 to15 years related work experience
10+ years of Project Management or Design Development experience (Automotive/Equipment Manufacturing experience a plus)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/SKILLS:
Must have working knowledge of computer & quality related programs.
Must have working knowledge of quality trouble shooting techniques.
Must participate in all in-house training offered for supervisor level position.
Must have working knowledge of overall foundry procedures and practices.
Excellent Communication, verbal and non-verbal skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, and Project
Working knowledge of iSeries (AS400)
Strong team building and teamwork skills
Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects at once
Basic financial knowledge
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to readily promote and accept change to process and requirements
Strong organizational and prioritize skills
Flexible
If selected for consideration, candidates must successfully complete a selection process that includes interviews, reference check/verification, and a pre-employment drug screen.
BENEFITS:
Waupaca Foundry offers competitive wages and exceptional benefits, including:
Medical, dental, vision
Short and long term disability
Life insurance
401(k)
Employer funded retirement plan
Paid vacations/holidays
Wellness program
Fitness membership
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Employer supported career development, including tuition reimbursement
