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The Judge Group · 3 weeks ago

Sr. Program Manager (Supply Chain Optimization)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$160K/yr - $180K/yr

10+ years exp

The Judge Group is looking for a Senior Program Manager specializing in Supply Chain Optimization. The role involves leading strategic initiatives, managing project functions, and driving operational improvements across business groups to enhance manufacturing processes.

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Responsibilities

Lead long, strategic, region-wide initiatives from concept through scaled operations

Manage all project-related functions, including project validation, scoping, scheduling, budgeting, capacity line balancing, stakeholder management, and associated reporting

Work across all internal business groups to drive project success and operational improvements

Drive technology upgrades and growth efforts into seamless manufacturing

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 to coordinate NDAs, MSAs, contract negotiations, bid events, maintenance agreements, warranties, and technical partner relations

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

Generate and track all project budgets, working 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

Serve the Americas team as a top expert in executing challenging projects

Develop strong working relationships 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

Qualification

Lean Six Sigma Black BeltSupply Chain ManagementProject ManagementProcess DesignStatistical Process ControlOracle/SAPData Driven Decision MakingCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

BS Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or Business with a minimum of 10 years (2 years of experience can be substituted for a technical MS Degree) 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

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