Project Manager Manufacturing

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The Project Manager, Manufacturing Site Launch leads end-to-end execution of launching a new manufacturing facility in Mexico that will operate as a feeder factory for the DFW manufacturing site. This role owns the integrated launch plan from facility readiness through production ramp-up, ensuring scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and supply chain readiness are achieved. Working with leadership across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, IT/ERP, EHS, and external partners, the Project Manager drives decisions, removes roadblocks, manages launch risks, and establishes governance to deliver a stable, repeatable operation. The role ensures effective interface management between Mexico and DFW (materials flow, production scheduling, quality standards, and logistics) and supports handoff into steady-state operations.

Your Role in Our Team

• Lead the end-to-end Mexico facility launch, managing scope, schedule, budget, risks, governance, and executive stakeholder communication from concept through operational handoff
• Drive facility and infrastructure readiness, including layout, utilities, safety systems, permits, contractor management, and site preparation for production startup
• Oversee equipment and manufacturing process readiness, including procurement coordination, installation, commissioning, validation, capacity attainment, and production ramp-up
• Partner with HR, Operations, Quality, and EHS to ensure organizational readiness through staffing, training, certifications, quality systems, compliance, audits, risk assessments, and safety programs
• Establish supplier readiness and localization strategies, including supplier qualification, sourcing transitions, PPAP/FAI activities, and inbound material availability
• Develop and implement the operating model between the Mexico facility and DFW, including material flow, inventory replenishment, production planning, transfer-of-work, engineering change control, and continuous improvement processes
• Ensure logistics and systems readiness through cross-border shipping processes, customs compliance, ERP/SAP implementation, master data governance, reporting, and shop-floor controls
• Manage launch performance, financials, and risk mitigation by tracking KPIs, CapEx/Opex budgets, pilot builds, readiness gates, corrective actions, and stakeholder alignment to achieve stable production and DFW supply continuity

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Project Management, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience leading manufacturing launches, facility startups, industrialization projects, or operations-focused project management initiatives
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, industrial engineering, production systems, facility readiness, equipment commissioning, and production ramp-up
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, suppliers, and external partners while managing competing priorities and aggressive project timelines
• Experience developing and executing launch governance frameworks, including readiness gates, KPIs, risk management, and structured problem-solving methodologies
• Working knowledge of quality systems, supplier qualification, and industrialization processes, including PFMEA, control plans, inspections, audits, and CAPA
• Understanding of supply chain operations, ERP systems (SAP preferred), master data management, and cross-border logistics between the U.S. and Mexico
• Bilingual English/Spanish required, with experience supporting Mexico manufacturing operations and the ability to work across cultures, time zones, and travel as needed

Eligible applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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