-This position is 100% onsite based out of Jefferson, WI.
As part of the Jefferson expansion project (addition of a new production line), the team is looking for an Operations Start-up Leader that has experience as a Project Engineering Manager. A strong leader who can follow up on action items, report progress, and present updates to senior project management.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Operations and Start-Up Leader will play a key role in supporting capital projects and initiatives to meet business, schedule, and budget objectives. This position supports the End-to-End Manager and will focus on the operational side of these projects - including the evaluation and implementation of business processes, equipment, systems, and technology.
A key aspect of this role will be consistent collaboration with both internal and external partners, with the ability to drive actions to completion.
The Operations Start-Up Leader works with stakeholders from all business units to analyze, define and document all necessary changes as well as to translate new requirements into processes, standards, and training-related materials for factory users. As the subject matter expert on operational processes, the Operational Start-Up Leader is expected to act as an effective coach for associates at all levels of the business.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support E2E with coaching and oversight of progress against key milestones and deliverables in alignment with project schedule i.e., development and implementation of Key Standard Routines, TPM readiness and 5S.
Participate in identification of operational requirements and success criteria development.
Track and report on progress of ramp-up/start-up plans to ensure achievement of business objectives i.e., line performance, safety measures and product qualification.
Plan, prepare and coordinate operational preparation, pre-commissioning/commissioning, qualification, verification, and start-up activities.
Co-lead commissioning, qualification, verification, and start-up execution & reporting.
Consult and track progress against recruiting, staffing, and training.
Ensure operational safety is fully considered and escalate operational risks.
Collaborate with project team and operations to ensure line readiness and safety (Machine Risk Assessments, Site Acceptance Testing, HECP/LOTO, SHE and QA/Food Safety Planning).
Ensure factory associates are trained and competent to standards prior to start-up.
Complete a proactive and effective handover of the project to the operational team including proper documentation.
Other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree with 5+ years business analysis and project management experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or related environment
OR
Associate's degree with 7+ years of project management, and/or business analysis experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
AND
5+ years' experience in early management, operations, and/or a startup environment
5+ years' experience in Project Engineering Management of multi-million dollar capex projects
Steel toe shoes are required, and to be provided by the worker at own expense (job requirement).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
PMP or equivalent Project Management Professional certification