Operations Project Manager

Wabtec•Duncan, SC

11h•$68,900 - $98,200•Hybrid

About The Position

The Operations Project Manager plays a crucial role in implementing the policies for Design for Excellence, Industrialization, Engineering, and Project Management. The Operations Project Manager leverages technical expertise to oversee the safe launch of new products and engineering changes, ensuring successful and timely execution from impact analysis to first article inspection (FAI). This Project Manager is responsible for industrializing our manufacturing processes to achieve optimal cost and quality while maintaining safe, sustainable practices and high environmental standards. Throughout the project lifecycle, the Operations Project Manager coordinates product industrialization efforts, including CAPEX required. OPM will be supported by manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, operations managers, process experts, and the indirect sourcing department for industrialization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, with five (5) years of Project Management experience in a manufacturing environment.
Candidates should have solid knowledge of financial controlling tools, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience with ERP systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the passenger rail industry is preferred.
New product introduction experience is a plus
PMP Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Represent the operations in the Project Management Gate review process and coordinate the delivery of all mandatory activities for each product.
Coordinate manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, operations managers, process experts, and the indirect sourcing department for industrialization
Lead the OPS project team to successfully complete assigned tasks within schedule, allocated budgets, and scope to the required quality.
Build a Project Master Plan for Operations, validate it, and follow up on the planning and work breakdown structure for each function allocated to the project.
Oversee the New Product Safe Launch from impact analysis to successful FAI
Creates CAPEX projects to industrialize the manufacturing process.