Corporate Project Manager

Millcraft; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision

Profit-Sharing

Generous Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401k

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Millcraft is seeking a Corporate Project Manager / Evergreen Program Lead to spearhead growth and operational excellence. This role involves coordinating multiple projects, ensuring financial outcomes, and leading technology enablement across locations.

The ideal candidate will have a significant background in project management, continuous improvement, and M&A integration, along with a bachelor’s degree and 8–15+ years of relevant experience.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and generous time off.

Qualifications

• 8–15+ years of experience in Project Management.
• Proven track record leading complex, multi-site initiatives.
• Experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with individual project managers on improvement initiatives.
• Drive M&A integration execution.
• Lead new facility location expansion projects.

Skills

Project Management

Lean Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

M&A integration

Operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft D365

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Overview

At Millcraft, we’re more than a business, we’re a family. For over 100 years, we’ve been proud to serve the paper, packaging, and graphic arts industries, guided by our values of Family, Passion, Aspire, Responsible, and Deliver.

Position: Corporate Project Manager / Evergreen Program Lead. The role sits at the center of Millcraft’s growth and operational excellence strategy. The successful candidate will embed discipline, scalability, and sustainability across the organization and work in-office regularly to collaborate with peers and maintain communication and project practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with individual project managers on a portfolio of high-impact continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive M&A integration execution (acquisitions, consolidations)
• Lead new facility / location expansion projects
• Ensure all initiatives deliver repeatable, measurable financial outcomes (GP$, EBITDA, cost savings)
• Lead end-to-end execution of new site launches, relocations, and expansions, including facility selection, layout design, workflow optimization, equipment relocation/installation/commissioning, staffing models, and ramp-up planning
• Act as primary point of coordination across contractors, vendors, and internal teams
• Ensure operational readiness at go-live (process flow design, safety/compliance readiness, inventory positioning, logistics setup)
• Manage a portfolio of initiatives across pricing, margin expansion, supply chain and inventory optimization, distribution network optimization, and sales/commercial models
• Develop structured project plans (scope, timelines, milestones, budget, resourcing, risks and contingencies) and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
• Implement stage-gate governance and formal project charters with measurable success metrics
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Finance, IT, and HR to ensure seamless integration
• Lead technology enablement using Microsoft D365 and AI/automation tools to support scalable processes

KPIs

• Continuous Improvement Program financial impact (savings, GP$, EBITDA)
• M&A integration success (synergy realization vs. plan)
• New location launch performance (timeline, cost, ramp)
• Project delivery effectiveness (on-time/on-budget)
• Sustainability of improvements (no backsliding)

Requirements

What you’ll need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
• 8–15+ years of experience in:
• Project Management
• Lean Six Sigma and/or Continuous Improvement / Operations
• M&A integration or large-scale operational transformation
• Proven track record leading complex, multi-site initiatives

Preferred

• Experience in distribution, supply chain, or industrial environments
• Experience leading facility startup, relocation, or consolidation projects
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC methodologies
• Experience with ERP systems (D365 preferred)
• Organized and detail-oriented; capable of tracking what matters, following up, and keeping documentation current
• Comfort working in a Windows/Microsoft 365 environment (Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Consistent follow-up and proactive communication with team, peers, and management
• Reliable time management and ability to work on-site regularly (minimum 3 days per week)
• Willingness to take direction, ask questions, and document learning
• Demonstrate Millcraft Core Values (Family, Responsible, Passion, Deliver, Aspire) in day-to-day work

Core Competencies

• Enterprise Execution Leadership
• Financial Acumen
• Integration & Change Leadership
• Operational Design Thinking
• Influence Without Authority
• Relentless Accountability

Position Differentiator

This role is mission-critical to Millcraft’s growth and profitability. You are not just managing projects—you are driving the continuous improvement transformation engine, leading acquisition integration and expansion execution, and ensuring disciplined, repeatable value creation across the business.

Work Environment

The work environment at the corporate level is described as moderately quiet to moderately noisy, with temperature controlled by season. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits and Care

Medical, Dental, & Vision; Profit-Sharing; Generous Time Off; Tuition Reimbursement; Military Leave Pay; Voluntary Life Insurance; Accident and Critical Illness; Company Paid Life Insurance; Wellness Program; Company Paid Holidays; 401k; Employee Assistance Program; Veteran’s Day Pay; Limited Purpose FSA & Dependent Care FSA; Disability Insurance. These benefits are subject to plan terms and eligibility.

EEO Notice Millcraft Paper Company is an EEO employer. We are committed to equal opportunity in employment for all applicants and employees and do not discriminate by race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. All applicants must have authorization to work for Millcraft Paper Company.