Senior Specialist, Supply Chain Project Management

AptarGroup, Inc.; Lincolnton (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

401k plan

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Wellness plan

Maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Aptar is seeking a Senior Specialist, Supply Chain Project Management in Lincolnton, NC or Mukwonago, WI, in a hybrid role. You will drive cross-functional supply chain projects from concept to implementation, coordinating with Operations, Planning, Commercial, Procurement, Quality, and Engineering to ensure execution aligns with service targets and cost objectives.

The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years of project management experience in manufacturing or supply chain, plus Lean/S&OP familiarity,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects supporting growth, manufacturing optimization, customer transitions, and network strategy initiatives.
• Evaluate alignment with regional manufacturing strategies, plant capabilities, capacity constraints, and objectives.
• Develop project charters, timelines, milestones, risk assessments, and implementation plans.
• Ensure projects are executed on schedule while maintaining service, cost, inventory, and operational performance targets.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Engineering/Business

PMP certification

Job description

Join our team and Be You Be Aptar.

Aptar is seeking a Senior Specialist, Supply Chain Project Management based Mukwonago, WI or Lincolnton, NC this is a hybrid position. The Senior Specialist Supply Chain Project Management serves as a key driver of supply chain projects, product and customer transitions, phase-in/phase-out execution, and continuous improvement initiatives within the department. This role is responsible for leading supply chain projects from concept through implementation, ensuring clear ownership, timeline adherence, operational readiness, and alignment with customer, manufacturing, capacity, inventory, and service requirements.

Working closely with Operations, Planning, Customer Service, Commercial teams, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, and S&OP, this position will coordinate project feasibility, execution plans, transition readiness, and issue resolution. The role requires strong project management discipline, analytical capability, and the ability to drive cross-functional accountability through structured governance and clear communication.

As a Senior Specialist, Supply Chain Project Management, You Will

• Lead cross-functional projects supporting growth, manufacturing optimization, customer transitions, and network strategy initiatives.
• Evaluate new and existing projects for alignment with regional manufacturing strategies, plant capabilities, capacity constraints, and operational objectives.
• Develop project charters, timelines, milestones, risk assessments, and implementation plans.
• Ensure projects are executed on schedule while maintaining service, cost, inventory, and operational performance targets.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a strategic, results-driven supply chain professional who can lead complex cross-functional projects, customer transitions, new product introductions, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring alignment with manufacturing, inventory, capacity, and service objectives. The ideal candidate combines strong project management, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to drive collaboration, accountability, and data-driven decision-making across Operations, Planning, Commercial, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and S&OP teams.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management certification preferred.

Experience

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in project management, supply chain, manufacturing, operations, planning, or related functions, preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in continuous improvement, new product introductions, customer transitions, or commercialization initiatives.
• Experience working with S&OP, IBP, capacity planning, or manufacturing strategy processes preferred, with emphasis on project execution and cross-functional implementation.

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts, tools. Track record of participating or leading in Lean initiatives will be considered a plus.

Who We Are

At Aptar, we leverage insights, design, engineering and science to develop drug and consumer product dosing, dispensing and protection technologies for many of the world's leading brands. Aptar in turn makes a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of millions of patients and consumers around the world. Our innovations nasal drug delivery for emergency medicines, precise fragrance applications, mess-free ketchup dispensing for kids, connected technologies that support patients in adhering to their treatments and much more

With manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, Asia, and South America, and a dedicated team of over 13,000 employees in about 20 countries, Aptar is committed to creating impactful innovations for our customers and their consumers.

Our Culture

At Aptar, our success is driven by the individuals who contribute their unique talents and perspectives every day. We believe that when you bring your authentic self to work, we all thrive.

How We Support Our Employees

• An exciting, inclusive and value-based working environment
• Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.
• Innovative benefits plan which includes 401k & Retirement Savings plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave.

Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.

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