Ops Transformation Project Manager – Multi-Site Manufacturing

Great Dane; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Dane in Savannah, GA is seeking a Project Manager, Operations Transformation to lead multi-site manufacturing improvement initiatives focused on productivity, throughput, labor optimization, and standardization. This role delivers enterprise manufacturing improvements across multiple facilities, partnering with plant leadership to ensure aligned execution.

Responsibilities include end-to-end project delivery, driving throughput improvements, and coordinating across sites while identifying

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• Experience: 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 locations.
• Develop standardized implementation plans.
• Partner with plant leadership to ensure execution alignment.
• Identify operational risks and mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project performance and milestones.
• Deliver measurable financial and operational improvements.
• Drive execution across functions, not just technical solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

8-12+ years experience

Cross-site initiatives

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Automation deployment

Production system optimization

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering/Operations Management or related field

Job description

Great Dane in Savannah, GA is seeking a Project Manager, Operations Transformation to lead multi-site manufacturing improvement initiatives focused on productivity, throughput, labor optimization, and standardization. This role delivers enterprise manufacturing improvements across multiple facilities, partnering with plant leadership to ensure aligned execution.

Responsibilities include end-to-end project delivery, driving throughput improvements, and coordinating across sites while identifying