Project Leader

Milwaukee Tool•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

The Operations Project Leader is responsible for leading global strategic operations for growing segments within the Power Tools business. The ideal candidate will be a b leader with proven -big picture- strategic vision, problem solving and change management experience. Milwaukee Tool is a company that values the growth and success of each person within the organization, investing in individual growth and development from day one. Our Engineering teams are key contributors to continuous innovations in a fast-paced, agile environment that delivers disruptive technologies. We create Best in Class products by leveraging advanced analysis tools, extensive testing regimes, state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, and cross-functional agility.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or equivalent years of directly related experience in Operations roles.
Proven experience successfully managing medium to high complexity projects.
Minimum 10 years of experience in project management of operations or manufacturing experience.
Proven experience with operations financial analysis and models (i.e. Make vs Buy, standard costing, CapEx).
b written and verbal communication and collaboration skills in an executive setting.
Ability to establish rapport and credibility.
Excellent problem identification and resolution skills.
Results driven and deadline oriented.
Ability to manage projects to aggressive schedules and results.
Ability to handle fast paced and agile culture.
Ability to adapt to constant change and competing priorities.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software including Microsoft Project.
Experience with international work, factories, and teams.

Nice To Haves

Graduate studies preferred in business areas such as Project Management, Finance, Marketing, or Organizational Studies.
Formal project management training preferred.
Operations experience with NPD, sourcing, forecasting, and inventory planning is a b plus.

Responsibilities

Set manufacturing strategies for the European market to support the global growth of the business.
Own the strategy and perform make vs make vs buy analysis to determine ideal manufacturing locations.
Determine optimal manufacturing footprint and capability in Europe to support long-term category growth.
Work cross-functionally to ensure product categories have a sustainable and scalable sourcing strategy, including dual-sourcing analysis.
Coordinate across the supply chain to develop the capability to service end users efficiently and cleanly through distribution and logistics.
Consistently visualize the entire scope of a project with very little guidance.
Communicate, both verbally and written, to ensure all groups are working toward the goal of timely project completion.
Regularly make presentations of project status for various levels of the organization.
Quickly, effectively, and candidly frame up and escalate business risks/opportunities to senior leadership.
Converge solutions, options, and plans, given general direction, for leadership discussion in a relevant timeframe.
Regularly schedule, develop agendas, facilitate, and present project status and document project meetings.
Maintain a strategic cross-functional mindset and understand how team decisions will impact the entire organization.