MRO Project Manager

RS Group • Kalamazoo, MI

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About The Position

The MRO Project Manager supports cost-savings and business continuity initiatives by identifying and executing material conversion projects within MRO categories. This role focuses on evaluating alternate parts or suppliers, coordinating testing and approval processes, and working collaboratively with stakeholders to support adoption of recommended changes.

The Project Manager acts in an advisory and influencing capacity, providing data-driven recommendations to drive cost savings and material availability while partnering closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, quality, procurement, and vendors. Success in this role requires strong project coordination, technical aptitude, organization, and the ability to influence without direct authority.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree OR 4+ years of experience in project management, engineering, maintenance, supply chain, or a related technical field
• Project management experience
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• General technical reading and writing ability
• Experience in maintenance, MRO, or supply chain environments

Nice To Haves

• Material science experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Identify and initiate MRO conversion projects focused on cost savings and material availability
• Manage multiple MRO engineering and conversion projects, including project planning, timelines, follow-up, and execution
• Develop and present data-driven recommendations for alternate parts, suppliers, or materials
• Coordinate testing requirements and approval processes in partnership with engineering and quality teams
• Ensure timely execution of required testing through coordination with approved testing facilities
• Deliver test results to appropriate approvers and follow up to ensure required approvals are completed
• Partner with maintenance, operations, procurement, and vendors to support project execution
• Collect and analyze data from site CMMS and related systems to support project evaluation and reporting
• Maintain and update Continuous Improvement tools and related documentation
• Confirm completion of required documentation updates related to approved material or part changes
• Collaborate with regional and corporate support teams to track and report savings and project progress
• Follow all required site QMS procedures, training, and compliance requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees