Supply Chain-Project Manager

Position Summary:

The Supply Chain-Project Manager is responsible for transforming how materials move through the plant, leading high-impact projects that modernize material flow, elevate packaging systems, streamline processes, and bring innovative automation and storage solutions to life. Working with engineering, operations, supply chain, and supplier partners, the process engineer delivers forward-thinking improvements that boost efficiency, reduce cost, and strengthen overall operational performance.

What you can look forward to as Supply Chain Project Manager:

• Lead cross-functional, high-impact projects—spanning automation, warehouse optimization, material flow innovation, and advanced storage solutions—to modernize plant operations. 
• Own projects end-to-end, including quoting, vendor selection, specification development, equipment commissioning, validation, and operational handoff while maintaining timing, budget, and performance targets. 
• Design and optimize material handling systems, storage strategies, ergonomic layouts, and PFEPs (Plan for Every Part) to improve flow, reduce waste, and enhance cost efficiency. 
• Develop technical requirements, RFQs, cost justifications, and compliance documentation (TS 16949, ISO 14000), ensuring robust engineering and quality standards. 
• Partner with external suppliers to refine concepts, ensure technical alignment, negotiate equipment needs, and support acceptance testing and post-launch optimization. 
• Champion continuous improvement through Lean initiatives, Kaizen events, packaging innovation, and enhancements to returnable dunnage and logistics processes. 
• Introduce new equipment and automation—managing delivery, installation, validation, documentation, training, and production readiness. 
• Collaborate closely with plant leadership, engineering, planning, and logistics teams, providing technical insights and driving long-term improvements in daily operations.

Your Profile as Supply Chain Project Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 4 years relevant experience. (other bachelor degrees may be considered in lieu of  engineering with significant relevant experience),
• 2 years hands-on problem-solving experience with material flow or storage equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools and CAD software.
• Strong decision-making abilities with a bias for action.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and strong time-management prioritization, and organizational skills.
• 2 years Project Management experience in a manufacturing environment
• 2 years leading cross-functional teams
• 2 years quoting experience
• Experience in plant layout design, quoting, cost analysis, budgeting, and blueprint interpretation.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now, or in the future. 

What We Offer:

• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation 
• Personal Time
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays 
• A strong diversity culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Additional Information

ZF does not offer visa sponsorship for this role (e.g., H-1B, TN), and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship by ZF now or in the future. This role also does not include any immigration-related support, including—but not limited to—being listed on government forms, providing documentation for work authorization, coordinating with universities, or participating in training plans or other procedures related to visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT/CPT, J-1, O-1, L-1, E-3, and any other status requiring employer sponsorship or immigration-related support). IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FORM OF VISA SPONSORSHIP OR ANY IMMIGRATION SUPPORT NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.