Technical Project Manager

ERMCO•Dyersburg, TN

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Project Manager (Process Engineering and Continuous Improvement) is responsible for developing and executing a portfolio of projects and initiatives that enable the Single-Phase Pole Plant to achieve its strategic objectives including being viewed as the Most Valued Partner with its customers. The TPM will lead a team of Technical Process Engineers and be a key member of the Pole Plant Leadership team, reporting to the Pole Plant General Manager.

Requirements

Experience in transformer manufacturing or similar high-mix industrial manufacturing environments preferred.
8 to 10 yrs of leadership in Operations, Engineering, Quality or Continuous Improvement.
PMP and/or Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green Belt/Black Belt) preferred or willingness to obtain.
Experience leading Continuous Improvement initiatives and building CI Project Pipelines.
Experience leading Kaizen or other focused improvement activities.
Strong collaboration skills, ability to drive execution through positive influence.

Responsibilities

Lead the full lifecycle of manufacturing and technical projects from chartering through implementation and sustainment, ensuring delivery on time and within constraints (scope/cost/resources).
Establish project governance: charters, milestones, tollgates, RAID logs, change control, and stakeholder communication cadence.
Drive cross-functional alignment and execution across Ops, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning/Scheduling, Maintenance, and EHS.
Translate business objectives into measurable targets using KPIs (throughput, lead time, WIP, FPY, scrap/rework, schedule adherence, OTD).
Establish financial and operational business cases for major projects and verify realized benefits following implementation.
Maintain a pipeline of projects that support the Pole Plant in achievement of best-in-class Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost results.
Champion and build a Continuous Improvement Culture that engages the full workforce around improvement, in all aspects of the business.
Working closely with engineering and manufacturing, supports the addition of new equipment and processes including automation.
Develops a high-performing Process Engineering Team that is integrated into the Pole Plant.
Diagnose and improve end-to-end system flow using modern Lean tools.
Map and redesign material and information pathways (routing, kitting, replenishment triggers, scheduling logic, shortages signaling) to reduce waiting, batching, expediting, and firefighting.
Partner with planning/scheduling to improve schedule quality (constraint-based thinking, realistic load, execution discipline).
Lead Lean deployments: value stream mapping, line balancing, pull systems (Kanban), standard work, visual management, and point-of-use organization.
Build sustainment mechanisms: tiered daily management, Gemba routines, standard work audits, and leader standard work.
Ensure improvements align with Quality Systems: control plans, process checks, layered audits, NCR/CAPA workflows, and mistake-proofing.
Partner with Quality/Engineering to reduce defect escape and rework through improved process capability and controls.
Identify risks early and develop mitigation plans (technical, operational, safety, quality, schedule, supply).
Lead change management: training plans, standard work updates, adoption verification, and sustainment routines.
Communicate clearly to leadership: concise updates with facts, options, and tradeoffs.
Develop Process Engineers’ capability in modern lean tools and problem-solving approaches.
Conduct regular 1:1s and development planning; build a strong bench of technical talent for growth and ramps.
Provide direct leadership, supervision, and development of a team of Process Engineers, including goal setting, prioritization, performance management, and coaching.