Project Manager I

Kelvion Products Inc•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

Kelvion, a global leader in heat exchanger manufacturing, is seeking a technically strong and results-oriented Project Manager – Operations & Process Excellence to lead a portfolio of operational improvement and production-focused initiatives across Kelvion Americas. This role is responsible for driving structured process improvement efforts while also managing production and capital-related projects from concept through implementation. The ideal candidate brings deep manufacturing experience, strong financial and operational acumen, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience driving process improvement and operational performance gains.
Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and capital expenditures.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and executive reporting skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management systems.
Ability to work independently while influencing all levels of the organization.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations, or Project Management (required).
Minimum 5 years of combined experience in Project Management within manufacturing.
Experience leading teams and facilitating process improvement initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with industrial manufacturing, construction methods, and materials preferred.
PMP, Change Management certifications a plus

Responsibilities

Lead Process & OE initiatives across Project Management, Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Safety, and Logistics.
Identify, prioritize, and execute projects that improve on-time delivery, lead-time reduction, cost control, customer satisfaction, and productivity.
Facilitate cross-functional workshops (Kaizen, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, risk assessments).
Standardize and optimize business processes; document and implement SOPs and best practices.
Establish KPIs, dashboards, and performance tracking systems to sustain improvements.
Drive corrective actions related to missed shipments, quality escapes, safety incidents, and operational inefficiencies.
Partner with department leaders to ensure adoption and sustainment of process changes.
Support digitalization and system improvement initiatives (ERP, reporting, workflow automation).
Develop and execute detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
Serve as primary point of contact for Operations-related projects including Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, and Customers.
Manage long-lead items and coordinate procurement to support production schedules.
Lead internal team meetings, kick-offs, milestone reviews, and closeout meetings.
Oversee capital budget planning and tracking for Kelvion Americas; manage capital spend reporting.
Ensure project quality control, safety compliance, and risk mitigation.
Monitor financial projections and maintain cost control within authorized limits.
Provide regular executive-level reporting through formal reviews and project management tools.
Promote and uphold Kelvion’s Standards of Excellence in safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Ensure compliance with all company policies, including Global Code of Business Principles and Operational Framework.
Travel up to 50% as required.
Perform additional duties as assigned.