Senior Operations Project Manager

Position Overview:

The Operations Project Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery of top-tier products. Responsible for orchestrating Manufacturing, Engineering, Project Management, and Purchasing activities, this role ensures the availability and accuracy of essential information during the manufacturing process. Key responsibilities include shop-floor scheduling, work order management, production resource oversight, and driving operational process enhancements. Collaboration with external vendors and subcontractors is a crucial aspect of the role.

CLIENT BENEFITS:

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with Match - Paid Time Off - Paid Holidays

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute Production/Project Plans to meet delivery schedules.
• Review and validate drawings, specifications, BOMs, and work orders for manufacturing accuracy.
• Contribute to labor forecast planning and manufacturing strategy development.
• Maintain a balanced shop workload and monitor progress against schedules.
• Collaborate with the project team, including Project Managers and Engineers.
• Coordinate activities among various departments, including Manufacturing, Engineering, Project Management, Purchasing, Quality, Logistics, and Production Planning.
• Expedite in-house processes to meet schedule deliverables.
• Requisition project materials as necessary.
• Document and coordinate TAS rework occurrences, reporting root causes and impacts.
• Facilitate revision control processes and participate in project team meetings.
• Assist in developing and implementing department policies and procedures.
• Provide direction to department members on behalf of the Director, Operations.
• Work closely with other Operations Project Managers to manage project schedules and resolve bottlenecks.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Familiarity with project performance metrics (EVA, CPI, SPI).
• Commitment to excellence and fostering a positive environment.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision requirements.
• Effective communication with superiors, peers, and external parties.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook; knowledge of Primavera/MS Project is a plus.

Education & Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited program.
• Military leadership or technical work experience may be considered in lieu of an engineering degree.
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification is advantageous.

Minimum Requirements:

• 5-8 years of experience in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or Operations Management.
• Familiarity with Fabrication, Welding & Assembly processes.
• Experience in developing and monitoring Labor Budgets, ETC/EAC for projects.
• Proficiency in ERP systems.
• Experience in building and working with bills of material in an MRP system.
• High proficiency in Blueprint reading and P&ID interpretation.
• Experience with Lean, ISO 9001, or other QMS processes.