Project Leader-Manufacturing Strategy

Milwaukee Tool; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness and fitness center

On-site food and coffee service

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking an Operations Project Leader to drive global strategic operations for growing segments within the Power Tools business in Europe. You will lead cross-functional teams, shape manufacturing strategies, and ensure scalable sourcing and footprint decisions to support long-term category growth.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in operations or manufacturing project management, strong financial analysis skills (Make vs Buy, costing, CapEx), and proven ability to communicate

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field.
• Graduate studies in business areas preferred.
• Formal project management training preferred.
• 10+ years of project management in operations or manufacturing.
• Experience with financial analysis (Make vs Buy, costing, CapEx).
• Experience with NPD, sourcing, forecasting, inventory planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in an executive setting.

Responsibilities

• Set manufacturing strategies for the European market to support global growth.
• Own make vs buy analysis to determine ideal manufacturing locations.
• Determine optimal manufacturing footprint and capability in Europe.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure sustainable and scalable sourcing.
• Coordinate across the supply chain to develop service capability for end users.
• Convey project status and present to leadership groups.
• Frame risks/opportunities for senior leadership and converge plans.
• Schedule, develop agendas, facilitate, and document meetings.
• Maintain urgency and a cross-functional mindset.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Project

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Graduate studies in business fields

Project management training

10+ years PM experience

Make vs Buy / CapEx analysis

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Come be DISRUPTIVE with us! At Milwaukee Tool, our most valued resource is our dedicated team of employees - employees who work with a passion to be the best and an unparalleled pride in their work and in the Milwaukee brand. We know that the only way to sustain growth and success is to value the growth and success of each person within the organization that's why we invest in an individual's growth and development from day one.

All our teams touch every step of the process, that is why our Engineering teams are some of the key contributors to our continuous innovations. The fast-paced, agile environment continuously delivers disruptive technologies by providing every team with the resources needed to excel and working directly with End Users to understand how to deliver heavy duty products with high performance. We create Best in Class products by leveraging advanced analysis tools, extensive testing regimes, state-of-the-art manufacturing processes and cross-functional agility.

The Operations Project Leader is responsible for leading global strategic operations for growing segments within the Power Tools business. The ideal candidate will be a b leader with proven -big picture- strategic vision, problem solving and change management experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Set manufacturing strategies for the European market to support the global growth of the business.
• Own the strategy and perform make vs make vs buy analysis to determine ideal manufacturing locations.
• Determine optimal manufacturing footprint and capability in Europe to support long-term category growth.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure product categories have a sustainable and scalable sourcing strategy, including dual-sourcing analysis.
• Coordinate across the supply chain to develop the capability to service end users efficiently and cleanly through distribution and logistics.
• Consistently visualize the entire scope of a project with very little guidance.
• Communicate, both verbally and written, to ensure all groups are working toward the goal of timely project completion. Regularly make presentations of project status for various levels of the organization.
• Quickly, effectively, and candidly frame up and upscale business risks/opportunities to senior leadership. Converge solutions, options, and plans, given general direction, for leadership discussion in a relevant timeframe.
• Regularly schedule, develop agendas, facilitate, and present project status and document project meetings. Vital to be extremely organized and detailed-oriented.
• Possess a high sense of urgency and deliver information in a timely manner.
• Maintain a strategic cross-functional mindset and understand how team decisions will impact the entire organization.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or equivalent years of directly related experience in Operations roles.
• Graduate studies preferred in business areas such as Project Management, Finance, Marketing, or Organizational Studies.
• Formal project management training preferred.
• Proven experience successfully managing medium to high complexity projects.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in project management of operations or manufacturing experience. Proven experience with operations financial analysis and models (i.e. Make vs Buy, standard costing, CapEx).
• Operations experience with NPD, sourcing, forecasting, and inventory planning is a b plus.
• b written and verbal communication and collaboration skills in an executive setting. Ability to establish rapport and credibility.
• Excellent problem identification and resolution skills.
• Results driven and deadline oriented. Ability to manage projects to aggressive schedules and results.
• Ability to handle fast paced and agile culture. Ability to adapt to constant change and competing priorities.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software including Microsoft Project.
• Experience with international work, factories, and teams.
• Periodic travel (domestic and international) may be required up to 50%.

We Provide These Great Perks And Benefits

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans.
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan.
• Education assistance.
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food and coffee service.
• And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.