Multi-site Manufacturing Transformation Project Manager

Great Dane LLC; Savannah, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role requires 8-12+ years in manufacturing operations or project leadership, with travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 8-12+ years of experience 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.
• Experience in automation deployment preferred.
• Experience in production system optimization preferred.
• Travel: Up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of cross-functional manufacturing transformation projects.
• Drive improvements involving 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

Plant-level leadership

Manufacturing processes

Operational project management

Lean Six Sigma

Automation deployment

Education

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

Job description

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

The role requires 8-12+ years in manufacturing operations or project leadership, with travel up to 50%.