Manufacturing Project and Program Management Analyst III

dtna; United States; Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k company contribution with match

4 weeks paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Healthcare plans

Tuition assistance

Volunteer paid time off

wellness programs

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a motivated Project Manager with a distribution operations background to lead process optimization in a fast-paced Parts Distribution Center environment. You will work with warehouse operations, engineering, IT, and leadership to solve complex challenges and drive AI-driven improvements.

The role offers a hybrid schedule (4 days in-office / 1 day remote) with relocation to Atlanta, GA or Grand Prairie, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering.
• 5 years of experience leading operational optimization or continuous improvement projects.
• Warehouse leadership or direct warehouse operations experience.
• Experience in distribution center or supply chain environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience analyzing operational data and turning findings into improvements.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional optimization projects in warehouse operations, material flow, labor productivity, inventory movement, and efficiency.
• Partner with operations leadership and frontline teams to identify bottlenecks and pain points.
• Analyze current-state workflows and develop data-driven improvement recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and Industrial Engineering methods.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and advanced analytics to boost performance.
• Support warehouse layout optimization, slotting, storage utilization, and labor balancing.
• Develop project plans, timelines, business cases, and implementation strategies.
• Coordinate with IT, engineering, and warehouse systems to execute initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs and ROI to ensure expected benefits are achieved.
• Facilitate change management and adoption of new processes and technologies.
• Conduct studies on throughput, staffing, productivity, and standardization.
• Present findings and recommendations to leadership clearly.

Skills

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Change management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Industrial engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

WMS

Labor management systems

Material handling automation

Job description

Inside the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Project Manager with a distribution operations background to lead process optimization initiatives within a fast-paced Parts Distribution Center (PDC) environment. This role is responsible for identifying operational inefficiencies, improving material and information flow, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, service, safety, and cost performance.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can work autonomously while partnering closely with warehouse operations, engineering, IT, and leadership teams to solve complex operational challenges. This individual will also help identify opportunities to integrate emerging technologies and AI-driven solutions into distribution center operations and decision-making processes.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a starting salary range of 104,000 - $133,000 USD

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6 % as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 1 5 calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.

What You Drive

• Lead cross-functional optimization projects focused on warehouse operations, material flow, labor productivity, inventory movement, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with operations leadership and frontline teams to identify process bottlenecks, flow disruptors, and operational pain points.
• Analyze current-state workflows and develop data-driven recommendations for process improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and Industrial Engineering methodologies.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and advanced analytics to improve operational performance and decision-making.
• Support warehouse layout optimization, slotting strategies, storage utilization, and labor balancing initiatives.
• Develop project plans, timelines, business cases, and implementation strategies for operational improvements.
• Coordinate with IT, engineering, warehouse systems, and operational stakeholders to execute improvement initiatives.
• Monitor project performance, KPIs, and ROI metrics to ensure expected benefits are achieved.
• Facilitate change management activities and support operational adoption of new processes and technologies.
• Conduct operational studies related to throughput, travel reduction, staffing models, productivity, and process standardization.
• Present findings, recommendations, and project updates to leadership teams in a clear and professional manner.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% as needed to support business operations and stakeholder engagement.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering.
• 5 years of experience leading operational optimization or continuous improvement projects.
• Warehouse leadership experience or direct warehouse operations experience.
• Strong experience within distribution center, warehouse, or supply chain operations environments.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Experience analyzing operational data and translating findings into actionable process improvements.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS), labor management systems, or material handling automation.
• Exposure to AI tools, automation technologies, or advanced operational analytics.
• Manufacturing engineering or industrial engineering background.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent continuous improvement experience.
• Project Management Professional Certification.
• Experience supporting automation, goods-to-person systems, or material handling equipment initiatives.

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Atlanta, GA US, Grand Prairie, TX US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type: Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

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