Project Operations Manager – 1st Shift

Jobtailor; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a results-driven Project Manager to lead strategic initiatives across the organization in Wisconsin. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, identify opportunities, and drive end-to-end project execution that delivers measurable business value.

Ideal candidates bring a Lean or Six Sigma background and strong Microsoft Office skills, with at least one year in operations, manufacturing, or logistics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience.
• 1 year of operations experience, preferably in manufacturing or logistics.
• Lean or Six Sigma experience.
• Project management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic projects across the business.
• Work cross-functionally to implement solutions.
• Troubleshoot problems and monitor effectiveness of initiatives.
• Manage cohesive project programs with critical paths.
• Collaborate with process owners to scope opportunities.
• Provide leadership for project execution for internal and external teams.
• Build relationships with senior leadership to support goals.
• Develop customer presentations illustrating solution value.
• Support other project managers and team members.

Skills

Project Management

Lean Methodology

Six Sigma

Operations Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an analytical field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

• Lead key strategic projects across the business
• Work cross-functionally to implement solutions
• Troubleshoot problems and monitor effectiveness of strategic initiatives
• Manage cohesive project programs and plans with identifiable critical paths
• Work with business process owners to identify and scope areas of opportunity
• Provide leadership for project execution for both internal departments and external clients
• Build relationships and collaborations with senior leadership to support company goals
• Develop customer presentations that illustrate solution components and value propositions
• Support other project managers and project team members as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an analytical field or equivalent related work or military experience
• 1 year of experience in operations, preferably in manufacturing or logistics
• Lean or Six Sigma experience
• Project management experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong project management capabilities with a focus on strategic initiatives, operational efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements and deliver value to both internal and external stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management Experience
• Lean Methodology
• Six Sigma Experience
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Operations Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Management
• Lean Methodology
• Six Sigma
• Operations Management
• Analytical Skills

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Communication

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Strategic Initiatives
• Business Process Improvement

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint