Judge Direct Placement ยท 8 hours ago
Senior Program Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
10+ years expJudge Direct Placement is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead high-stakes, multi-year initiatives focused on manufacturing equipment asset transfers and production line installations. The role involves managing complex operational shifts, ensuring seamless manufacturing transitions, and overseeing significant capital investments.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Sean Faux
Responsibilities
Lead Large-Scale Transfers: Direct the execution of multiple high-complexity programs involving production line relocations, equipment installations, and manufacturing footprint consolidations
Develop comprehensive program plans, integrated schedules, and resource allocation models for asset transfers, ensuring technical accuracy and minimal downtime
Execute projects through a formal stage-gate process, moving from concept and technical feasibility to equipment start-up and operational hand-off
Identify technical and logistical risks inherent in asset transfers (e.g., rigging delays, utility mismatches, regulatory hurdles) and develop robust mitigation plans
Manage $10M+ project budgets, tracking capital and expense spending. Ensure strict adherence to PO processes and reconcile monthly with Global Finance and Plant Controllers
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
Apply Lean Six Sigma and Statistical Process Control (SPC) to optimize transferred lines. Identify automation opportunities and standardize operating procedures across the network
Serve as the subject matter expert in removing technical and cultural barriers at the plant level during equipment commissioning
Define success metrics including Process Yield, Material Usage Variance (MUV), and Equipment Utilization/Efficiency for all newly installed assets
Lead matrixed teams across Engineering, IT, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure site-readiness and infrastructure alignment
Act as the primary point of contact for senior leadership, providing persuasive, data-driven updates on program status, dependencies, and critical decisions
Qualification
Required
BS in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business
10+ years in a complex manufacturing environment (high-SKU) with a proven track record of leading $10M+ capital projects
Deep expertise in manufacturing process design, process flow analysis, and capital planning
Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle or similar) and advanced project management software
Experience in inventory planning and distribution center (DC) operations
Proven ability to influence across multiple cultures and business units in a matrix environment; strong troubleshooting and creative problem-solving skills
Preferred
MS in a technical field
Certification: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from an accredited organization
Benefits
15% bonus
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401k match
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Company
Judge Direct Placement
JUDGE DIRECT PLACEMENT, with over 45 years of experience, is a leading provider of top management talent to companies nationwide, with a focus in the areas of Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Sales & Marketing.
Founded in 1970West Chester, Pennsylvania, US
1001-5000 employees
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