Project Manager

ZIEHL-ABEGG, INC•Winston-Salem, NC

19h

About The Position

With over 100 years’ accumulated experience, ZIEHL-ABEGG is the world leading fan and motor manufacturer. We are the proven leader in the fan and ventilation market, providing innovative and energy efficient solutions to our business partners and customers. The Project Manager leads cross-functional projects focused on strategic purchasing localization within the U.S. manufacturing scope and capital improvements to support production expansion. This role manages the end-to-end lifecycle of assigned projects—including global supplier sourcing, capex planning and execution, and subsidiary coordination—to deliver on-time, on-budget outcomes that meet operational, quality, and compliance requirements. The position has no supervisory responsibilities but requires strong influence, stakeholder alignment, and disciplined project governance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or related field required.
5–8+ years of project management in a manufacturing environment, with a track record of capital projects and supplier localization/global sourcing.
Experience coordinating across multiple plants/subsidiaries and managing cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Demonstrated success delivering projects on time and on budget with measurable operational and financial outcomes.
Proficiency with MS Project (or equivalent), Excel/Power BI for reporting, and collaboration tools (Teams/SharePoint).
ERP experience (SAP/Oracle or similar) for capex tracking, POs, and material master/vendor onboarding.
Familiarity with APQP/PPAP, validation protocols, FAT/SAT, and EHS/OSHA compliance for capital equipment and facilities.
Strong stakeholder management and vendor negotiation skills.
Analytical and financial acumen (ROI/NPV/IRR, TCO, should-cost).
Risk management, problem-solving, and change management.
Excellent written and verbal communication; executive-ready reporting.
Results-driven, detail-oriented, and adept at managing multiple concurrent projects.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent; Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt a plus.

Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Governance
Plan, execute, and close projects using stage-gate or PMO methodologies; develop project charters, RACI, schedules, cost baselines, risk registers, and communication plans.
Drive cross-functional teams (Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Finance, Legal, EHS, IT) without direct authority to achieve project objectives.
Establish KPIs (schedule adherence, budget variance, cost savings, PPV, OEE impact, payback/NPV/IRR) and report progress via dashboards.
Strategic Purchasing & Supplier Localization
Lead global supplier sourcing initiatives to localize strategic categories in the U.S., reducing risk, lead time, and total cost of ownership (TCO).
Run RFx (RFI/RFQ/RFP) processes, should-cost analysis, and supplier selection in alignment with quality, ESG/EHS, cybersecurity, and compliance requirements.
Coordinate with subsidiaries for technology transfer, dual-sourcing, tooling, quality plans (e.g., APQP/PPAP where applicable), and ramp-up readiness.
Negotiate commercial terms in partnership with Procurement/Legal; ensure contract execution aligns with project objectives and risk controls.
Capital Projects & Facility Expansion
Develop capital project scopes (URS/FS), budgets, and schedules for facility upgrades, utilities, production lines/cells, tooling, and supporting infrastructure.
Oversee capex approval packages (business case, ROI/payback/NPV), vendor selection, and installation/commissioning with minimal disruption to operations.
Coordinate site readiness (layout, EHS permits, OSHA/NFPA/NEC compliance, utilities, IT/OT integration), FAT/SAT protocols, and handover to operations.
Manage change control, documentation, and training for operators/maintenance; secure reliable spare parts and service agreements.
Risk, Quality & Compliance
Identify and mitigate risks (supply continuity, schedule, cost, technical, regulatory); maintain active risk register and contingency plans.
Ensure compliance with company policies, SOX where applicable, safety standards, and relevant U.S. regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA) and import/export controls.
Partner with Quality to embed control plans, FMEA, capability validation, and PPAP (if applicable to automotive/aerospace/regulated industries).
Financial & Data Management
Track project budgets, forecasts, and accruals; manage purchase requisitions, POs, GR/IR, and capitalization in ERP (SAP/Oracle or equivalent).
Deliver structured reporting to leadership (Director of Operations and stakeholders), highlighting critical path, decisions needed, and corrective actions.
Drive savings realization (cost avoidance, PPV reductions, logistics optimization) and capture benefits in alignment with Finance.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
Facilitate steering committee updates; align plant leadership, procurement, engineering, and subsidiary teams on milestones and deliverables.
Manage vendor performance (OTD, quality, service levels) and escalate issues with structured remediation plans.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement Program- We encourage team members to continue their education to support their current or future work.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental and Vision options.
Company-paid Life insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance, and Parental leave.
401(k) retirement account with a generous company match
Phenomenal work life balance offering twenty (20) days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per calendar year.
Holidays totaling eleven days (11) per calendar year including a floating holiday of employee’s choice.
Career advancement and training opportunities
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
EEO compliant employer

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