Operations Improvement Project Manager

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to lead initiatives

Cross-functional collaboration

Exposure to high-volume production

Career advancement

Continuous improvement development

Job summary

Ladders partners with a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space to recruit an Operations Improvement Project Manager for a remote role. You will drive readiness and improvement efforts to support production growth, new product introductions, and launch execution in a high-volume environment.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in project management within manufacturing/logistics, with a track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and managing risk to ensure ramp objectives are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of project management experience in manufacturing, logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations.
• Experience with manufacturing start-ups, plant expansions, or production ramp-ups.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, transportation, inventory management, and material flow.
• Proven track record of leading operational improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational readiness planning for production volume increases and new product introductions
• Develop and manage readiness plans, milestone tracking, risk mitigation, and execution reporting
• Ensure all operational functions are prepared to support targeted production ramp schedules
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to remove barriers impacting production readiness
• Monitor program performance and escalate critical issues impacting launch objectives
• Develop logistics strategies to support increasing production output
• Evaluate transportation, distribution center, warehouse, and material flow capabilities

Skills

Project management

Manufacturing

Logistics

Supply chain

Risk management

Cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Operations Improvement Project Manager to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space.

This role will drive operational readiness and improvement efforts that support production growth, new product introductions, and launch execution in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will partner closely with cross-functional teams to strengthen logistics, warehouse, transportation, inventory, and material flow capabilities. Success in this position will help ensure the organization is prepared to meet ramp schedules, remove operational barriers, and deliver on production objectives.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $110,000 - $130,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead operational readiness planning for production volume increases and new product introductions
• Develop and manage readiness plans, milestone tracking, risk mitigation, and execution reporting
• Ensure all operational functions are prepared to support targeted production ramp schedules
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to remove barriers impacting production readiness
• Monitor program performance and **escalate** critical issues impacting launch objectives
• Develop logistics strategies to support increasing production output
• Evaluate transportation, distribution center, warehouse, and material flow capabilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or a related field
• 7+ years of project management experience in manufacturing, logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations
• Experience with manufacturing start-ups, plant expansions, or production ramp-ups
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, transportation, inventory management, and material flow
• Proven track record of leading operational improvement initiatives
• Experience managing cross-functional teams in complex manufacturing environments
• Advanced project planning and risk management skills

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead significant operational initiatives in a dynamic environment
• Engagement with cross-functional teams, enhancing collaboration skills
• Exposure to high-volume production processes and logistics strategies
• Potential for career advancement in a growing organization
• Involvement in continuous improvement initiatives, fostering professional development

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification - your background could be exactly what this team needs.