Multi-Site Manufacturing Transformation Lead

Great Dane; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits including medical, dental, &

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Great Dane is seeking a Project Manager, Operations Transformation to lead cross-site manufacturing improvements focused on productivity, throughput, labor optimization, and standardization. You will drive enterprise enhancements across multiple facilities and partner with plant leadership to ensure aligned execution.

The role emphasizes end-to-end delivery, measurable outcomes, and collaboration across functions to deliver financial and operational gains. Travel up to 50% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 8–12+ years in manufacturing operations or project leadership.
• Experience leading plant-level or multi-site initiatives.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Proven ability to manage complex operational projects.
• Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
• Automation deployment experience preferred.
• Production system optimization experience preferred.
• Travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of cross-functional manufacturing transformation projects.
• Drive improvements in throughput, cycle time, labor productivity, and equipment efficiency.
• Coordinate execution across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Develop standardized implementation plans.
• Partner with plant leadership to ensure execution alignment.
• Identify operational risks and mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project performance and milestone achievement.
• Ensure measurable operational outcomes are achieved.
• Deliver measurable financial and operational improvements tied to project objectives.
• Drive execution across functions, not just technical solutioning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Job description

Great Dane is seeking a Project Manager, Operations Transformation to lead cross-site manufacturing improvements focused on productivity, throughput, labor optimization, and standardization. You will drive enterprise enhancements across multiple facilities and partner with plant leadership to ensure aligned execution.

The role emphasizes end-to-end delivery, measurable outcomes, and collaboration across functions to deliver financial and operational gains. Travel up to 50% is required.