ZT Systems

Strategic Project Manager, Global Manufacturing

ZT Systems • $100K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field.
  • 7+ years of project management experience in manufacturing or operations.
  • Strong knowledge of RCA, CAPA, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead complex global initiatives.
  • PMP and/or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic manufacturing improvement projects across multiple global sites.
  • Implement and standardize RCA and CAPA processes to improve problem-solving effectiveness.
  • Drive cross-functional initiatives involving Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Site Leadership.
  • Establish project plans, governance, KPIs, and executive reporting.
  • Lead change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new processes and standards.
  • Identify and implement best practices that improve quality, delivery, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to partner with executive leadership.
  • Drive transformational change across a global manufacturing organization.
Full Job Description

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Project Manager to lead high-impact transformation initiatives across our global manufacturing network. This role will drive cross-functional projects focused on operational excellence, quality improvement, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), KPI standardization, Lean Manufacturing, and process optimization.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic manufacturing improvement projects across multiple global sites.
  • Implement and standardize RCA and CAPA processes to improve problem-solving effectiveness.
  • Drive cross-functional initiatives involving Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Site Leadership.
  • Establish project plans, governance, KPIs, and executive reporting.
  • Lead change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new processes and standards.
  • Identify and implement best practices that improve quality, delivery, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field.
  • 7+ years of project management experience in manufacturing or operations.
  • Strong knowledge of RCA, CAPA, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead complex global initiatives.
  • PMP and/or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.

What Success Looks Like

  • Reduced recurring quality issues through effective root cause and corrective action processes.
  • Improved operational performance across global sites.
  • Successful execution of strategic initiatives delivering measurable business impact.
  • Standardized processes and best practices adopted throughout the organization.

This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to partner with executive leadership and drive transformational change across a global manufacturing organization.

About ZT Systems

ZT Systems is a privately held original design manufacturer of data center servers, storage and embedded computing systems. ZT Systems is headquartered in the United States with additional facilities in Canada, China, and the Netherlands. The company designs and manufactures a wide range of computing systems, from workstations to high-performance computing clusters, and provides customized solutions for cloud computing, big data, and other applications. ZT Systems serves a variety of industries, including finance, healthcare, government, and education.
Learn more about ZT Systems
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1994

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