Project/Program Manager I: 26-02141

Akraya Inc.

North Reading, MA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$44–$47 Per Hour

SKILLS

Auditing, Coaching, Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Facilities and Maintenance, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Onboarding, Operational Support, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Production Systems, Project/Program Management, Reporting Skills, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Technical Recruiting, Writing Skills

LOCATION

North Reading, MA

POSTED

1 day ago

Primary Skills: Manufacturing Operations (advanced), Behavioral Safety Audits (advanced), Incident Investigation (advanced), Corrective Action Management (advanced), EHS (advanced)
Contract Type: W2
Location: North Reading, MA (#LI-Onsite)
Duration: 9 Months
Pay Range: $44 - $47 per hour
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Job Summary:
We are seeking a Project/Program Manager I to coordinate and drive execution of an Operations Safety Support program within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role partners with Operations, Safety (EHS), Engineering, Facilities, Maintenance, and Learning & Development teams to ensure safety initiatives, incident investigations, corrective actions, contractor onboarding, and operational compliance are executed effectively. The ideal candidate has strong manufacturing floor operations experience, excellent cross-functional communication skills, and the ability to drive safety programs to completion.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate incident reporting, investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning.
Track and drive closure of operational safety action items.
Conduct behavioral safety audits and provide real-time coaching on the production floor.
Support contractor onboarding, competency verification, and compliance monitoring.
Execute Pre-Startup Risk Management (PSRM) safety checklists before production begins.
Partner with Operations, EHS, Engineering, Facilities, Maintenance, and Learning teams to resolve safety-related issues.
Monitor SOP adherence, housekeeping standards, PIT operations, and overall operational safety.
Prepare regular reports on open actions, risks, trends, and safety performance metrics.
Maintain strong floor presence to reinforce safety culture and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
2–4 years of experience in manufacturing operations, operational safety, EHS support, industrial operations, or program management.
Experience with incident investigations and root cause analysis.
Knowledge of behavioral safety auditing and safety compliance.
Experience managing corrective actions and safety documentation.
Comfortable working in a manufacturing or production floor environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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Project/Program Manager I: 26-02141

Akraya Inc.

North Reading, MA

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Akraya Inc.

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