Mfg Operations and Systems Project Manager (5704)

SubCom•Newington, NH

About The Position

Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities. The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns. We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you’re new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career. Position Overview: This position reports to the Director, SCS Manufacturing. The Manufacturing Operations & Systems Project Manager leads cross-functional initiatives that strengthen day-to-day production operations while delivering system-focused projects that enhance reliability, digital capability, and workflow efficiency. The role blends operational problem-solving with structured project management, ensuring that manufacturing systems, equipment integrations, and process improvements directly support stable, predictable, and high-performing operations. Embedded within the production environment, this position acts as a central connector across operations, engineering, IT, maintenance, and quality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, industrial technology, information systems, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
3–7 years of experience in manufacturing operations, systems implementation, process engineering, or project management.
Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, process, and system domains.
Experience with root-cause analysis, FMEA, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
Ability to interpret production data, system logs, and process metrics.
Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
Comfortable working on the production floor in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience is preferred with implementing or upgrading MES, CMMS, automation systems, or digital manufacturing tools.
Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, or reliability engineering practices. (preferred)
Ability to develop or refine SOPs, system documentation, and training materials. (preferred)
Experience is preferred by leading cross-functional projects without formal authority.
Exposure to high-mix/low-volume or high-volume continuous manufacturing environments. (preferred)

Responsibilities

Monitor production lines for early indicators of drift, bottlenecks, or instability that may impact throughput or quality.
Lead rapid response efforts during unplanned downtime, coordinating cross-functional teams to restore operations quickly.
Conduct structured root-cause analysis and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented and sustained.
Maintain operational dashboards, KPIs, and escalation pathways that support real-time decision-making.
Assess operational impacts of new equipment, process changes, or product introductions.
Responsible for working with finance to produce accurate cost and productivity charting and feedback to departments
Other duties as assigned.
Manage projects involving MES, CMMS, automation platforms, digital tools, and equipment-supporting systems.
Partner with engineering, IT, and automation teams to define system requirements aligned with operational needs.
Coordinate testing, validation, and commissioning of new systems or system modifications.
Troubleshoot system-related issues that affect production performance or workflow reliability.
Identify opportunities for small-scale automation or digital enhancements that reduce manual steps and failure points.
Analyze downtime data, system logs, and operational metrics to identify chronic issues and improvement opportunities.
Lead improvement projects that enhance system reliability, data accuracy, and operational efficiency.
Improve workflows, digital processes, and material flow to reduce friction and prevent stoppages.
Participate in FMEA and risk reviews, ensuring both operational and system-related risks are identified and mitigated.
Serve as the operational and systems liaison between production, engineering, IT, maintenance, and quality.
Facilitate alignment on project priorities, timelines, and resource needs.
Communicate project and operational status, risks, and impacts clearly across teams and leadership levels.
Influence adoption of best practices in both operations and systems usage across the factory.