Job Description
Operations Project Management Specialist
Position Overview
The Operations and Project Management Specialist supports daily operations in a modular fabrication facility while coordinating the movement of materials and finished goods from suppliers to final destinations.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a central communication hub between production, engineering, project management, logistics, manufacturers, vendors, internal departments, and clients.
- Coordinate end-to-end transportation schedules for inbound raw materials and outbound finished products.
- Select qualified freight carriers, negotiate shipping rates, and manage third-party logistics providers.
- Design efficient shipping routes across road, rail, air, and ocean transportation channels.
- Monitor the progress of modular unit builds, quality standards, and production schedules using internal ERP systems.
- Communicate priorities, goals, and expectations to production staff.
- Identify operational bottlenecks, forecast execution and supply chain risks, and implement immediate mitigation strategies.
- Resolve unexpected shipping delays, customs clearance issues, and carrier cargo discrepancies.
- Manage labeling systems and barcoding infrastructure to maintain item-identification accuracy.
- Coordinate material staging and kitting to optimize material flow.
- Forecast demand patterns with purchasing and sales teams to align supply volumes.
- Develop operational logistics budgets and monitor expenditures to reduce unnecessary spending.
- Support the integration of logistics software, ARIA.
- Assess supply chain risks and develop alternative contingency plans for unexpected trade disruptions.
- Identify process inefficiencies and implement practical, hands-on improvements.
Knowledge and Expertise
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, modular building processes, and shop-floor operations.
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply construction drawings, shop drawings, and technical specifications.
- Familiarity with fabrication techniques, materials handling, and assembly practices used in modular construction.
- Understanding of production scheduling and workflow management in a manufacturing or construction environment.
- Working knowledge of safety regulations, OSHA standards, environmental policies, and quality assurance practices.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, warehouse management systems, production-tracking tools, and visual scheduling methods.
- Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles, 5S, Theory of Constraints, and basic Six Sigma concepts.
- Understanding of production KPIs and freight-efficiency metrics to identify trends and bottlenecks.
- Proficiency in advanced Excel data entry, route optimization, inventory control, and cross-functional project management.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a closely related analytical field.
- Two to five years of experience handling logistics operations, freight coordination, or procurement systems.
- Five or more years of experience in modular construction, traditional construction, or manufacturing, including at least two years in a supervisory role.