Senior Operations Project Manager - Supply Chain

Latino Factor; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Iberia Foods in the United States seeks a Manager, Project (Operations) to oversee and optimize operational projects from conception to completion within the supply chain and manufacturing functions.

You will lead cross-functional teams, define scope and budgets, track progress, and implement KPI-driven improvements using PM methodologies and tools, with a focus on efficiency and measurable results. This role requires strong leadership and the ability to influence across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, focusing on operational projects within the food and beverage or CPG industry.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects from initiation to closure.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain principles, manufacturing processes, and operational best practices.
• Proficiency in Agile, Waterfall and PM tools like MS Project, Asana, Jira.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and closing of operational projects, including process improvements, system implementations, and supply chain optimization initiatives.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and key stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, and track progress against established timelines and financial targets.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, developing contingency plans as needed.
• Manage cross-functional project teams, providing guidance, direction, and support to ensure team members are aligned with project objectives.
• Communicate project status, issues, and successes to stakeholders regularly and transparently.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and best practices for future initiatives.
• Collaborate with various departments, including production, logistics, procurement, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless project integration.
• Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success and operational improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within operations, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency gains.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

PM methodologies

MS Project/Asana/Jira

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Jira

Job description

Iberia Foods in the United States seeks a Manager, Project (Operations) to oversee and optimize operational projects from conception to completion within the supply chain and manufacturing functions.

You will lead cross-functional teams, define scope and budgets, track progress, and implement KPI-driven improvements using PM methodologies and tools, with a focus on efficiency and measurable results. This role requires strong leadership and the ability to influence across departments.