Project Manager – World Class Manufacturing (WCM) (H/F)
About The Position
As a WCM Project Manager (Simulation & Digital), you work at the intersection of strategy and operations, designing quantitative models to forecast business outcomes and leading digital transformation for industrial projects. You connect complex data simulation with real-world execution so future factories can meet operational excellence standards from the start. You design high-fidelity simulations grounded in actual operations, lead digitalization and automation workstreams for capital projects, and use models to test initiatives, quantify risks, and assess the effects of operational and economic variables. You translate technical and simulation results into clear recommendations that support leadership decisions on capital allocation and lean improvements. The role supports lean transformation by validating process and capacity scenarios before investments and ensuring projects meet Manufacturing Target Conditions. It also supports Kaizen and continuous-improvement projects through scenario modeling and efficiency recommendations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, operations, industrial engineering, or a related field.
- 3–6 years of experience in manufacturing operations, supply chain, or operational excellence.
- Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, including VSM, takt time, line balancing, and standard work.
- Hands-on experience with discrete-event or process simulation tools such as AnyLogic, FlexSim, Arena, or Simio.
- Working knowledge of industrial digitalization, automation, and robotics.
- Experience with statistical analysis methods such as t-tests, ANOVA, and regression.
- Demonstrated ability to explain complex operational data and results to nontechnical stakeholders and translate them into clear business recommendations.
Nice To Haves
- A formal engineering degree is described as an asset; the posting also states that professional experience and achievements are of primary interest.
Responsibilities
- Design high-fidelity simulations of complex manufacturing environments, including supply chains, workflows, demand shifts, and related operational conditions.
- Lead the digitalization and automation workstream for capital projects, including network infrastructure, factory applications, equipment connectivity, data collection and use, automation, and robotics in alignment with WCM standards.
- Use simulation models to stress-test initiatives, quantify risk, and assess the impact of resource constraints, OEE changes, and economic shifts.
- Translate simulation and operational data into clear, objective recommendations for leadership to support capital-allocation and lean decisions.
- Validate process and capacity scenarios before investment decisions and ensure projects meet Manufacturing Target Conditions.
- Support Kaizen and continuous-improvement projects with scenario modeling and efficiency recommendations.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and a discretionary annual bonus.
- Wellness programs and support for work-life balance.
- On-the-job learning and career development opportunities.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Access to a 24/7 nurse-based Health Coach resource and the Employee Assistance Program.
- Retirement Savings Plan with a 401(k) savings opportunity, company matching contributions, and company retirement contributions.
- Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
- Tuition assistance.
- Adoption assistance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Disability benefits.
- Life insurance.
- 12 paid holidays.
- Permissive time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
