Operations Project Manager - 1st Shift

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Create and manage cohesive project programs and plans with identifiable critical paths, task dependencies, risk/issue mitigation processes and major milestones
• Work with business process owners to identify and scope areas of opportunity
• Creatively scope, manage and implement projects to meet business needs
• Provide leadership for project execution for both internal departments and external clients; offer direction and guidance to the project team and communicate project requirements to internal and external stakeholders
• Build solid relationships and collaborations with senior leadership to support company goals
• Develop customer presentations that illustrate solution components and value propositions
• Support other project managers and project team members as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an analytical field or equivalent related work or military experience
• 1 year of experience in operations, preferably in manufacturing or logistics
• Lean or Six Sigma experience
• Project management experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Nice to Have

• Master's degree
• Lean or Six Sigma Certification and/or PMP
• Availability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Experience in a customer-facing role
• Microsoft Project experience
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• The self-motivation to work well with minimal supervision or in a team environment

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation
• Full health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits