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TIME Manufacturing Company, Inc. · 2 days ago

SIOP Project Manager & Installation Readiness Lead

Westlake, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

TIME Manufacturing Company is a leading global manufacturer of vehicle-mounted aerial lifts and related equipment. The SIOP Project Manager & Installation Readiness Lead is responsible for overseeing the entire order lifecycle, ensuring readiness for installation, and maintaining schedule adherence across multiple departments.

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Responsibilities

Own each order from Gate 1 → Gate 8

Maintain the Order Book and master Gantt schedule

Track milestone completion and enforce gate lock discipline

Drive daily/weekly follow-up across Scheduling, Engineering, Inventory, Install, Production, and Customer Care

Escalate risks early and ensure OPD (Original Promise Date) integrity

Create and maintain the official Installation Worksheet for every order

Translate customer specifications, PO details, bid sheets, and configuration notes into a controlled document

Ensure Engineering, Install, Scheduling, and Production use the worksheet as the single source of truth

Control versions in SharePoint with proper approval and audit trail

Ensure worksheet is fully complete before Engineering Release and before Clear-to-Build

Document all changes and route them through SIOP Change Control

Conduct weekly install readiness reviews for all units approaching install bays

Validate availability of Tier 1 materials and escalate shortages immediately

Ensure Engineering has completed all drawing updates for custom units

Track steel body lead times and identify risk to install start

Review chassis prep, mounting requirements, accessories, and any custom installation requirements

Maintain an Install Readiness Scorecard across TMC, VSW, Haslet, BrandFX, and other install locations

Align with Install Supervisors on bay sequencing, labor planning, and install priorities

Ensure technical feasibility is validated before the order is accepted

Coordinate preliminary drawings and spec interpretation with Engineering

Confirm the product configuration is buildable and meets customer expectations

Provide Engineering with the completed Installation Worksheet

Validate final drawings, BOM, and routings

Confirm all technical requirements are available prior to Frozen Period entry

Support Engineering change management and ECO implementation

Lead weekly Order Health Review with all functional owners

Update the Order Book, Gantt, and readiness dashboard

Identify gating issues early and drive resolution

Provide daily visibility to SIOP leadership on order status, risks, and progress

Own change-control SOP for all customer and engineering changes

Approve or reject change requests based on: + Gate status + Frozen period rules + CTB impact + Material or engineering constraints

Update all documents (Worksheet, Gantt, Order Book) upon approval

% Orders on-time through each gate

Engineering Release On-Time %

Clear-to-Build On-Time %

Install start schedule adherence

Reduction in rework and installation errors

Frozen period violations (target = zero)

OPD variance

Tier 1 and long-lead readiness metrics

Install Readiness Scorecard results

Qualification

Manufacturing project managementBOMsRoutingsGantt schedulingEpicorInfluence without authorityCommunicationAttention to detail

Required

Strong manufacturing project management experience

Understanding of BOMs, routings, engineering drawings

Ability to coordinate across multiple sites and departments

High attention to detail and documentation accuracy

Familiarity with Epicor, CTB process, Gantt scheduling, and SIOP principles

Strong communication and follow-up discipline

Ability to influence without direct authority

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative and innovative work environment

Company

TIME Manufacturing Company, Inc.

Time Manufacturing Company is a leading global manufacturer of vehicle-mounted aerial lifts, including bucket trucks, digger derricks, cable placers, truck bodies, buckets, and other specialty equipment for electric utility, telecommunications, bridge inspection, tree care, and other fleet-supported industries.

Founded in 1965