Manufacturing Project Lead: Cross-Functional Improvements

Johnson Controls; Marinette (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Wisconsin seeks a Manufacturing Project Manager to lead improvements in manufacturing operations, coordinating cross-functional teams to launch new processes that improve on-time delivery, product quality and cost. A BS in engineering and extensive PM experience are required.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, risk management, and delivering projects on time and within budget while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Automation Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years in manufacturing operations or technical project management.
• Demonstrated project execution experience.
• Led cross-functional project teams from initiation to go-live.
• Strong influencing, communication and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and project planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Management, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and production teams to scope, schedule, cost, quality, and resources.
• Develop and follow a Project Management Plan with milestones and risk management focusing on quality.
• Meticulous planning and tracking to meet key milestone dates.
• Ensure projects are delivered on budget, on product cost, on schedule and on quality.
• Report progress with stakeholders and maintain timely communication plans.
• Facilitate multiple projects from concept through requirements, design, development, testing and deployment.
• Create risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans aligned with multi-project objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define and leverage best practices.

Skills

Manufacturing operations

Project management

Cross-functional teams

Communication skills

MS Office

MS Project planning

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical/Automation Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Johnson Controls in Wisconsin seeks a Manufacturing Project Manager to lead improvements in manufacturing operations, coordinating cross-functional teams to launch new processes that improve on-time delivery, product quality and cost. A BS in engineering and extensive PM experience are required.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, risk management, and delivering projects on time and within budget while maintaining safety and quality standards.