Property Manager-NEW PLANT

Daimler Truck North America•Portland, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) is developing a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in the United States to expand manufacturing capacity and support vocational and on-highway truck production. This project position leads the facility from development concept through construction and final inspection, and then transitions to operational responsibility as production begins. The role involves significant travel and eventual relocation to the new plant location; DTNA is evaluating potential facility locations. Portland, Oregon, is listed as an eligible location for applicants who can work there or relocate there. The position leads facility planning and execution, including layout, infrastructure, production flow, architectural design, expansion concepts, construction, procurement, and facility master planning. It coordinates closely with corporate manufacturing engineering, work-package and corporate teams, local organizational leads, and other cross-functional partners to implement reference-factory layouts and concepts. Once operations begin, the role optimizes human and financial resources and ensures the readiness, functionality, buyoff, and maintenance of equipment and facilities. It also establishes and monitors post-Start of Production (SOP) KPIs to support facility performance, reliability, and continuous improvement. The position is onsite. Relocation assistance may be available to eligible candidates. The posted starting salary range is $144,000–$184,000 USD, with pay dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience. An attached resume is required. Final candidates must successfully complete a criminal background check and may be required to complete a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering field.
Eight years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of automation equipment and programming concepts.
Knowledge of factory and production environments, including facility and equipment requirements.
Knowledge of jobsite management and production operations.
Knowledge of project management, including planning, organization, budget management, scheduling, and coordination of multiple workstreams.
Knowledge of legal, environmental, and regulatory requirements related to facilities and industrial operations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
Strong decision-making and conflict-management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate across technical and non-technical functions.
Demonstrated leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
An attached resume is required.
Ability to undertake significant travel and eventually relocate to the new plant location.

Nice To Haves

MBA, a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or another related advanced degree.
Experience with Factory Mutual (FM) standards and/or reference-factory concepts.
Advanced knowledge of automation, controls, or equipment programming in a manufacturing environment.
Experience supporting new facility launches, major facility expansions, equipment installation, or production ramp-up through Start of Production (SOP).
Experience leading complex, cross-functional building and infrastructure projects in a manufacturing environment.
Experience establishing and monitoring facility or operational KPIs to support continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Lead facility planning and execution activities, including construction, procurement, architectural design, infrastructure development, and facility master implementation planning.
Supervise building and infrastructure aspects from planning through construction and final inspection.
Coordinate closely with corporate manufacturing engineering to implement reference-factory layouts and concepts.
Ensure compliance with environmental and legal requirements, audits, corporate procedures, and applicable government regulations.
Manage building and infrastructure budgets, schedules, milestones, and project constraints.
Coordinate infrastructure and process interfaces across organizational units, facility work packages, and inbound and outbound logistics.
Develop strategies for facility and equipment readiness, including organizational planning and staffing support for equipment installation and production ramp-up.
As operations begin, optimize the use of human capital and financial resources and ensure proper equipment buyoff, functionality, and maintenance.
Establish and monitor post-SOP KPIs to drive facility performance, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Annual variable pay bonus program.
Eligible for use of a company vehicle.
401(k) company contribution with company match up to 8%, plus a non-elective company contribution of 3–7% depending on age.
Starting at four weeks of paid vacation.
13 or more calendar holidays.
Eight weeks of paid parental leave.
Employee assistance program.
Comprehensive health care plans and wellness programs.
Onsite fitness facilities at some locations.
Tuition assistance.
Paid volunteer time off.
Short-term and long-term disability plans.
Relocation assistance may be available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.