Senior Operations Project Manager

Trystar Inc•Burnsville, MN

37d

About The Position

Trystar is at the forefront of advancing power solutions, charged and driven by a committed, dynamic team, tackling complex challenges, and creating innovative solutions. Safety and integrity aren’t just buzzwords. They are the north star guiding us as we aspire to wow our customers every day. We’ve created power solutions that are not only durable and unique but are also the result of serious teamwork from every corner of our organization. Individually and collectively, every team member at Trystar plays for each other and strives to deliver unmatched value and 100% accuracy to our customers every single day. As a big name and pioneer in power solutions, we’re not just part of the power conversation – we’re shaping its future, and we’re doing so across diverse industry sectors including healthcare, data centers, entertainment, education, government, and commercial construction – just to name a few! We’re committed to growing and evolving our product lineup to stay on top of the game and that includes leaning into sustainable, resilient, and renewable energy solutions. Our cutting-edge headquarters in Faribault, MN is partially solar, and wind powered by our own microgrid! You’ll find that we’re also pushing boundaries across North America at our additional facilities in Troy, MI; Houston, TX; Merrimack, NH; Burnsville, MN; Waukesha, WI, Greeley & Nunn, Colorado, Charlotte, NC, Mayfield, KY & Pointe Clair, Quebec, Canada. Together, we are Trystar, where we power the future and nurture innovation for a brighter tomorrow. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Operations Project Manager with deep expertise in managing factory operations transitions. This role will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of complex manufacturing transition projects, including capacity expansions, new site startups, and operational optimization. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in manufacturing operations, factory management, and supply chain transitions, with a proven track record of minimizing risk, ensuring continuity of supply, and managing financial performance throughout transition programs. This role will report directly to our Sr. Director of Project Management with functional reporting to our VP of Network Optimization. This role will be based out of one of the following sites: Waukesha, WI; Houston, TX; Faribault, MN; Burnsville, MN

Requirements

Extensive experience (7+ years) in project management, factory operations, or manufacturing management, with a strong track record leading factory relocations, consolidations, expansions, startups, or major production transitions.
An educational foundation in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field (Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree a plus).
Hands-on project management expertise leading large, complex projects with proficiency utilizing project managements software such as MS Project, Monday.com, Smartsheet or similar tools with the ability to create and manage timelines, resources, dependencies and dashboards.
Technical know-how in manufacturing operations, quality systems, and lean/continuous improvement practices, with the ability to apply them in transition environments.
A deep understanding of supply chain dynamics, and how transitions impact sourcing, logistics, planning/scheduling and customer delivery.
Exceptional communication skills that allow you to align, influence, and engage stakeholders at every level—inside and outside the company.
Proven leadership ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams, even when they don’t directly report to you, to achieve project success.
Flexibility to travel (up to 50%) with travel levels varying by project phase – heavier during execution phase and lighter during planning or between transitions
Financial acumen to define, manage, and control project budgets—including operating costs, capital investments, and inventory allocations—while balancing cost, risk, and customer needs.
Comfort with data and systems, including ERP tools and metrics-driven reporting, to guide decision-making.

Nice To Haves

Experience in multi-site manufacturing environments, with strong cultural awareness that aligns with and reflects the company’s principles and values.
A track record of thriving in high-growth or transformation-driven organizations, where agility, speed, and adaptability are essential.
The ability to build trust and influence across diverse geographies and functions, bringing people together toward a common goal.
Resilience, problem-solving, and adaptability to navigate complex challenges and drive outcomes in fast-paced transition environments.

Responsibilities

Champion a culture of safety excellence, prioritizing the well-being of all employees, visitors, and contractors throughout the project deployment process. Implement and enforce safety protocols and continuously improve safety practices.
Lead complex enterprise transitions by managing the end-to-end execution of factory relocations, consolidations, and new site startups to ensure smooth production transfer and stabilization.
Build and execute transition plans that cover capacity ramp-up, workforce readiness, logistics, and customer continuity with minimal disruption.
Collaborate across functions by working closely with operations, supply chain, engineering, quality, finance, HR, and commercial teams to deliver seamless transitions.
Communicate with clarity and impact by keeping stakeholders, factory teams, supply chain partners, logistics providers, and customers informed and aligned throughout the transition.
Inspire and guide project teams—even when they do not report directly to you—by fostering collaboration, accountability, and shared ownership of results.
Continuously evaluate risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies to protect operations, supply continuity, and customer commitments.
Define and manage project budgets by balancing operating expenses, capital investments, and inventory requirements with financial discipline.
Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, serving as the trusted point of contact for leadership, site leaders, suppliers, and customers.
Track performance with discipline by establishing and monitoring KPIs for transfer timeliness, ramp-up success, cost control, quality, and delivery.
Drive organizational change by championing new processes, systems, and ways of working during transitions.
Capture and apply best practices so that future transitions are more efficient and lower-risk.