Senior Manufacturing Manager – Projects and Initiatives

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee essential manufacturing and supply chain initiatives from the planning phase to execution, ensuring the achievement of business goals.

• Foster cross-functional collaboration, accountability, and execution among various stakeholders and locations.

• Act as a leader in manufacturing and operations, pinpointing areas for enhancing safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.

• Develop and oversee program governance, key performance indicators (KPIs), milestones, risks, and mitigation strategies.

• Convert complex operational issues into actionable insights for senior management.

• Guide problem-solving initiatives and resolve conflicts related to priorities, dependencies, and execution gaps.

• Standardize project management methodologies, tools, and reporting to improve operational transparency and accountability.

• Assist in strategic transformation efforts and ongoing enhancements across the manufacturing network.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related discipline.

• Over 7 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, engineering, or program management.

• Proven track record in leading intricate, cross-functional projects within a manufacturing context.

• Strong capability to influence, ensure accountability, and achieve results without direct authority.

• Demonstrated skills in analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively.

• Experience with project and performance management tools such as Power BI, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar software.

• Proficient in program management principles, including project planning, risk management, governance, milestone execution, and executive reporting.

• Familiarity with manufacturing operations, sourcing, materials planning, logistics, quality systems, engineering change management, and S&OP.

• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

• Employment visa sponsorship is not available at present or in the future.

• Successful completion of a drug screening, as required.

• Preferred: PMP, PgMP, Lean Six Sigma, or similar certification.

• Preferred: Experience in managing large-scale manufacturing, supply chain, or operational transformation projects.

• Preferred: Experience handling multiple complex projects concurrently.

• Preferred: Experience supporting operations across multiple sites or globally.

• Preferred: Experience in regulated manufacturing settings.

• Preferred: Strong Lean mindset with a proven ability to apply structured problem-solving techniques to achieve operational success.

🏝️ Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.

• Engaging and challenging career paths.

• Competitive salary and benefits.

• Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Relocation assistance is not offered.