Project / Process Manager

ebm-papst; Telford (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ebm-papst Inc. in Telford, TN is seeking a Project / Process Manager to lead strategic sourcing and localization projects across Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Suppliers.

You will guide cost reduction, capacity planning, risk mitigation, and supplier development to support growth and supply chain resilience. The role emphasizes coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project schedules, and providing status updates while driving dual-sourcing and total

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Preferred Degrees: Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or another technical discipline.
• Project Management Certification is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of LEAN principles.

Responsibilities

• Identify project needs such as resources, staff, or finances by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
• Lead component sourcing and localization projects from concept through production implementation.
• Monitor costs incurred by project staff to identify budget issues.
• Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
• Plan and implement plant wide projects per management and supplier requirements.
• Develop and maintain a schedule for assigned projects.
• Provide status reports on project milestones and recovery plans as required.
• Assign tasks or responsibilities across the project team.
• Monitor the performance of project team members to provide performance feedback.
• Lend technical expertise to the Sourcing Group for the review and selection of new suppliers for the localized production of any new component parts required when a production line is transferred.
• Manage and participate in CIP (Continuous Improvement Process) and LEAN projects as required.
• Lead localization and dual-sourcing initiatives to reduce cost and improve supply security.
• Analyze total landed cost, tariffs, logistics expenses, and manufacturing impacts.
• Lead localization and dual-sourcing initiatives to reduce cost and improve supply security.
• Use of the following software programs when performing duties of this position: SAP, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Project Management Software Smart Sheet
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Sourcing

Localization

Lean principles

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Project Management Certification

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Smart Sheet

Job description

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Project / Process Manager

Active - Regular full-time Project Mgmt Telford, TN, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1213

ebm-papst Inc.

Job Description

Job Title: Project / Process Manager

Summary: The Project / Process Manager – is responsible for leading strategic sourcing and localization projects for components and subassemblies. This role coordinates cross-functional activities between Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Suppliers to ensure components are sourced competitively, delivered on time, and meet all technical, commercial, and quality requirements.

The Project Manager drives supplier development, cost reduction initiatives, capacity planning, risk mitigation, and localization strategies to support business growth and supply chain resilience.

Essential Functions of the Job: The essential functions of this job require the person, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the following:

• Identify project needs such as resources, staff, or finances by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
• Lead component sourcing and localization projects from concept through production implementation.
• Monitor costs incurred by project staff to identify budget issues.
• Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
• Plan and implement plant wide projects per management and supplier requirements.
• Develop and maintain a schedule for assigned projects.
• Provide status reports on project milestones and recovery plans as required.
• Assign tasks or responsibilities across the project team.
• Monitor the performance of project team members to provide performance feedback.
• Lend technical expertise to the Sourcing Group for the review and selection of new suppliers for the localized production of any new component parts required when a production line is transferred. This includes:
  • Review of supplier capabilities
  • If needed, on-site surveys of new suppliers
• Manage and participate in CIP (Continuous Improvement Process) and LEAN projects as required.
• Lead localization and dual-sourcing initiatives to reduce cost and improve supply security.
• Analyze total landed cost, tariffs, logistics expenses, and manufacturing impacts.
• Lead localization and dual-sourcing initiatives to reduce cost and improve supply security.
• Use of the following software programs when performing duties of this position: SAP, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Project Management Software Smart Sheet
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Recommended Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is required.

Preferred Degrees: Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or another technical discipline.

Project Management Certification is strongly preferred.

Knowledge of LEAN principles

All Employees are expected to:

• Follow the Employee Handbook policies and procedures and uphold organizational values.
• Contribute to building a positive work environment.
• Report for work consistently and on time.
• Report conditions or practices that are unsafe to ebm-papst and its employees to supervision.