Global Operations Project Leader - Europe

Milwaukee Tool; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness and fitness center

On-site food and coffee service

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking an Operations Project Leader to drive global strategic operations for growing segments within the Power Tools business in Europe. You will lead cross-functional teams, shape manufacturing strategies, and ensure scalable sourcing and footprint decisions to support long-term category growth.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in operations or manufacturing project management, strong financial analysis skills (Make vs Buy, costing, CapEx), and proven ability to communicate

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field.
• Graduate studies in business areas preferred.
• Formal project management training preferred.
• 10+ years of project management in operations or manufacturing.
• Experience with financial analysis (Make vs Buy, costing, CapEx).
• Experience with NPD, sourcing, forecasting, inventory planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in an executive setting.

Responsibilities

• Set manufacturing strategies for the European market to support global growth.
• Own make vs buy analysis to determine ideal manufacturing locations.
• Determine optimal manufacturing footprint and capability in Europe.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure sustainable and scalable sourcing.
• Coordinate across the supply chain to develop service capability for end users.
• Convey project status and present to leadership groups.
• Frame risks/opportunities for senior leadership and converge plans.
• Schedule, develop agendas, facilitate, and document meetings.
• Maintain urgency and a cross-functional mindset.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Project

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Graduate studies in business fields

Project management training

10+ years PM experience

Make vs Buy / CapEx analysis

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Milwaukee Tool is seeking an Operations Project Leader to drive global strategic operations for growing segments within the Power Tools business in Europe. You will lead cross-functional teams, shape manufacturing strategies, and ensure scalable sourcing and footprint decisions to support long-term category growth.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in operations or manufacturing project management, strong financial analysis skills (Make vs Buy, costing, CapEx), and proven ability to communicate