Sr. Program Manager (DC Optimization) (1145638)

The Judge Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

STD

LTD

401k match (6%)

Tuition reimbursement

3 weeks PTO

Job summary

The Judge Group in Dallas, TX is seeking a Senior Program Manager (Distribution Center Optimization) to lead multi-year, multi-million DC projects across North America. You will own budgets of $10M+, drive stage-gate delivery, and coordinate with Global Procurement, IT, Supply Chain, and Operations while traveling 50–75%.

Requirements include a BS in Engineering or related field, 7+ years in supply chain, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and a proven track record validating business cases and

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Supply Chain or Business with 7+ years in supply chain roles.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Proven ability to validate projects and drive execution through stage-gate processes.
• Data-driven decision making with ability to collect missing data.
• Experience in process design for manufacturing of industrial products.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-year, multi-million dollar DC optimization projects.
• Coordinate with Global Procurement, Indirect Sourcing and IT.
• Manage $10M+ project budgets and monthly reconciliations.
• Drive stage-gate project delivery from concept to hand-off.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, IT, Supply Chain and Operations.
• Develop and report on scope, schedule, budget, procurement and change management.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Budget management

Stakeholder alignment

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

Tools

Oracle/SAP or similar

Job description

Senior Program Manager (Distribution Center Optimization)

Location: Dallas, TX

Salary: $160,000.00 USD Annually - $185,000.00 USD Annually

Compensation: $160,000 - $185,000 base salary + 15% bonus.

Location: Dallas, Texas + Travel (50%-75%), 9 North American Distribution Centers.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD
• LTD
• 401k match (6%)
• Tuition reimbursement
• 3 weeks PTO

Benefits start the first day of the month following hire.

Job Description

• Experience leading multi-year, multi-million operations projects that permanently impact regional operations.
• Experience working in a high-SKU, complex manufacturing environment with DC operations.
• Demonstrated success running a stage-gated formal process.
• Execute on specific scope for top-level project priorities, concentrating on delivery, start-up, and technical accuracy.
• Develop, drive, and report on all activities associated with assigned projects as they relate to scope, schedule, budget, procurement, and change management.
• Act as the group’s key contributor and manager for driving improved supply chain processes as needed for project success.
• Work directly with the Global Procurement division in operations (specifically the Indirect Procurement Manager) to coordinate NDAs, MSAs, contract negotiations, bid events, maintenance agreements, warranties, and technical partner relations.
• Budget Accountability: Manage $10M+ project budgets, tracking capital and expense spending. Ensure strict adherence to PO processes and reconcile monthly with Global Finance and Plant Controllers.
• Stage-Gated Management: Execute projects through a formal stage-gate process, moving from concept and technical feasibility to equipment start-up and operational hand-offs.
• Lead supply chain, IT, transportation, and operations teams to ensure their specific scope of the project is clearly defined and all questions/concerns are addressed.
• Strategic Procurement: Collaborate with Global Procurement and Indirect Sourcing to manage NDAs, MSAs, and bid events. Coordinate technical partner relations for specialized rigging, OEM installations, and maintenance warranties.
• Responsible for the generation and tracking of all project budgets. Works directly with global finance, regional controllers, and plant controllers on budget status, monthly reconciliation, and purchase order requests.
• Take full ownership of projects and present monthly progress and decisions needed to the executive team.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify technical and logistical risks inherent in asset transfers (e.g., rigging delays, utility mismatches, regulatory hurdles) and develop robust mitigation plans.
• Serve the Americas team as a top expert in executing challenging projects.
• Metrics & KPIs: Define success metrics including Process Yield, Material Usage Variance (MUV), and Equipment Utilization/Efficiency for all newly installed assets.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Lead matrixed teams across Engineering, IT, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure site-readiness and infrastructure alignment.
• Strong working relationships must be developed with each Manufacturing Facility, Innovation, Product Development, Product Line Management, Sales & Operational Planning, Procurement, and Commercial teams.
• Provide support to regional and plant operations/engineering to maintain current capability, implement additional capabilities, answer questions, address concerns, and remove cultural/technical barriers.
• Provide technical/procedural expertise and guidance to others in accomplishing projects as directed.
• Work with outside vendors to acquire needed supplies and parts and design operating standards for process improvement implementation and standardization.

Performance Indicators

• Ability to drive momentum in projects and keep stakeholders aligned
• Strict adherence to approved capital and expense budgets
• Accuracy of up-to-date scopes, schedules, and budgets
• Global Process Key Operational Indicators, Process Yield and Material Usage Variance (MUV)
• Capacity & Equipment Utilization and Efficiency
• Process Cost Savings (Labor, Materials, Variable Overhead)
• Creation of in-process controls for critical characteristics, specifications and control standards for global manufacturing processes

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or Business with a minimum of 7 years in supply chain role with specific experience in process design, process improvement, Statistical Process Control/Quality Control and lean six sigma applications.
• Lean six sigma black belt certification from an accredited organization or skilled manufacturing company.
• Proven ability to validate projects (business case and technical feasibility) and then drive through project execution.
• Makes data driven decisions with ability to collect data needed if not readily available.
• Preferred experience in process design for manufacturing of industrial products.
• Experience in inventory planning.
• Strong experience with process flow analysis and general manufacturing principles.
• Good project management skills, including communication, execution and follow-up assessment.
• Proven, positive results with capital planning and budgeting experience with projects >$10M.
• Ability to work in a matrix management environment across multiple cultures.
• Results oriented; seeks effective, creative solutions to process problems.
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills in front of all levels of the organization.
• Knowledgeable in Oracle/ SAP or similar.