Manufacturing Validation Facilitator

Alliance Laundry Systems•Ripon, WI

26d

About The Position

The Manufacturing Validation Facilitator coordinates, supports, and guides pilot programs from planning through execution and evaluation. The role ensures pilot activities run smoothly, participants remain engaged, data is collected accurately, and key learnings are documented to inform future rollout or improvement decisions. Most projects involve small, iterative changes to existing product offerings, such as qualifying new tooling, suppliers, or component materials, and making minor component design changes. The position works with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and pilot participants and also assists the Manufacturing Validation Coordinator with pilot part inventory coordination and planning readiness.

Requirements

Project Management Certificate, an Associate's Degree in a related field, or equivalent experience.
Skills in project coordination and facilitation.
Ability to ensure accountability and support participants.
Interpersonal skills to build networks, balance stakeholder needs, and drive collaboration.
Action-oriented and resourceful approach.
Clear and concise written and verbal communication, including messaging and documentation.
Attention to detail and organizational skills, with an eye for optimizing work processes and flow.
ERP skills, preferably SAP, and Microsoft Suite skills.
Ability to successfully lead teams and/or projects, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
Proven track record of project completion.
Ability to read and interpret part prints.
Knowledge of material management and inventory control.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
Two to five years of experience.

Responsibilities

Schedule and lead kickoff meetings for Engineering Change Notice (ECN)-driven pilot activities and requests to establish goals, objectives, execution plans, and trial success or failure criteria.
Assign and delegate action items to appropriate individuals to achieve agreed goals and execute trials, ensuring the actions are understood and achievable.
Verify that due diligence is completed before trials to reduce risk to customers, the production line, and the team.
Ensure there is a clear plan and communication for labeling and delivering parts to the correct destination and at the appropriate time, preventing confusion and misuse.
Track pilot progress, milestones, risks, issues, and feedback.
Encourage participant engagement and support a positive pilot experience.
Lead the team in reviewing trial feedback and outcomes against success criteria and objectives to determine next steps.
Close out the ECN project plan, including trial details and data.
Collaborate with product engineering, operations, procurement, quality, scheduling, and other stakeholders.
Assist the Manufacturing Validation Coordinator with pilot part inventory coordination and planning readiness activities.