Operations Project Manager- Athens, GA

Meissner • Athens, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Meissner is seeking a driven Operations Project Manager to lead high-stakes construction projects from blueprint to final handoff, ensuring timelines are met, teams are aligned, and budgets are managed. The goal at Meissner is to be extraordinary, achieved through extraordinary people who are passionate about manufacturing lifesaving and life-enhancing drugs, therapies, and vaccines. Meissner develops, manufactures, supplies, and services advanced microfiltration products and single-use systems worldwide. The company is focused on the development of the whole individual, with programs and tools to support mental and physical well-being, including a dedicated Learning and Development department to cultivate the team's growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in project management or operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, building codes, and industry standards preferred.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, advanced formulas), experience building and maintaining dashboards; experience with Power BI or other BI tools preferred.
• Excellent project planning and scheduling skills with proficiency in project management software (MS Project, Click-Up, Procore, Primavera P6) and capacity/throughput modeling approaches.
• Experience with ERP/finance systems, invoicing/payment workflows and purchase order processes.
• Strong stakeholder management, coaching/mentoring capability, influence, and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability managing multiple contractors and suppliers simultaneously.
• Must be Proficient with MS Office software including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Planner, and a working knowledge of a wide variety of software packages, and operating systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Proven experience multitasking by prioritizing and organizing project workflows to use time effectively.
• Successfully manage multiple priorities with a high sense of urgency in a rapidly changing environment.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Outstanding skills in presenting to a diverse audience including colleagues, middle and executive management.
• PMP or similar certification is beneficial.

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of construction processes, building codes, and industry standards
• Experience with Power BI or other BI tools
• PMP or similar certification

Responsibilities

• Lead daily site operations, including facilitating communication, managing site logistics, materials flow, equipment tracking, workforce coordination, permits, site diaries, and compliance documentation.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules, monitor progress against milestones, manage changes to scope/schedule/costs, and ensure timely execution of workstreams and mobilizations.
• Act as the key liaison to external contractors and suppliers, coordinating activities, resolving site-level issues, and escalating appropriately to the Site Manager.
• Prepare purchase orders, manage procurement timelines, coordinate deliveries, validate invoices, track inventory and shipping procedures, assess supplier performance, and drive corrective actions.
• Maintain budgets, track actuals vs. forecast, run variance analysis and cash-flow inputs, maintain project accounting records, and support monthly cost reporting and progress payments.
• Identify and mitigate financial and quality risks, ensure procedures/codes are followed, support inspections and audits, and maintain adherence to regulatory and corporate standards.
• Produce and distribute regular reports and dashboards (progress, costs, procurement status, risk register, KPI performance) for site and corporate stakeholders.
• Coordinate with finance, procurement, engineering, quality, planning, facilities, and other corporate functions to resolve issues and ensure alignment across projects.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, maintain an organized computerized project/activity database, and submit management reports on time.
• Provide scenario modeling, what-if analyses, and actionable operational insights to support strategic decisions.
• Lead the selection, implementation, and administration of a project management software platform to support project organization, schedule and budget tracking, document control, and reporting.
• Partner with stakeholders to define system requirements, workflows, permissions, and integrations needed to support site and corporate processes.
• Configure the project management tool to align with project controls, budget tracking, and RCCA/change management processes.
• Migrate and validate historical project data from spreadsheets and legacy systems; establish data governance and naming conventions to ensure data integrity.
• Integrate the PM platform with ERP/finance systems, scheduling tools, and BI/reporting tools where feasible to automate cost, progress, and invoice reconciliation.
• Develop and maintain templates, SOPs, and a governance model for consistent use of the software across projects and sites.
• Deliver training, create help materials, and provide ongoing user support; act as the site-level administrator and escalation contact for the tool.
• Monitor adoption, data quality, and system performance; drive corrective actions, feature rollouts, and continuous improvement to maximize ROI.
• Coordinate with software vendor or IT for upgrades, security, backups, and configuration changes; manage licensing and access control.

Benefits

• Full Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with HSA Employer Contributions for eligible plans
• Additional Perks- HQ Onsite Full Gym, Ultramodern Coffee Bars, Free EV Charging Stations, Employee Discounts
• 401k, Profit Sharing, 401k Advisory Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Sponsored Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Anniversary Holiday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior