Operations Program Manager
Core
Lead program execution and operational excellence for a new factory startup manufacturing large form-factor, heavy, and complex equipment.
Role type
Senior Operations Program Manager (Manufacturing Startup)
Builds
New manufacturing facility operations, scalable processes, and product launch capabilities for large industrial equipment.
Domain
Industrial Manufacturing / Heavy Equipment / Power Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (manufacturing operations)
Required skills
Program management, Cross-functional leadership, Product Lifecycle Commercial Management (PLCM), Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Value stream mapping, Root cause analysis, Budget and schedule management, Stakeholder influence
Preferred skills
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Greenfield manufacturing experience, Large-scale Lean transformations, Panel assembly and wiring knowledge, High-mix low-volume environment experience
Technologies
Microsoft Office, Manufacturing business systems
Responsibilities
Lead customer programs from quotation through production lifecycle, Drive site Product Lifecycle Commercial Management (PLCM) process, Coordinate cross-functional teams (Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, EHS, Finance, HR), Develop and manage program schedules, milestones, budgets, and risks, Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, Coach and mentor leaders on Lean principles, Champion safety, quality, compliance, and operational excellence
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities