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Terex Corporation · 12 hours ago

Project Manager - Factory of the Future

Terex Corporation is seeking an accomplished Project Manager to drive the development and deployment of new production lines at their Moses Lake facility. This role is pivotal in advancing the Factory of the Future initiatives, focusing on automation and strategic collaboration with partners.

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Responsibilities

Project Leadership: Rigorously manage end-to-end project execution—from concept through commissioning—for new production lines and major automation solutions
External Collaboration: Serve as the primary point of contact with external automation and tooling partners, engineering firms, and technology providers, ensuring alignment on design, timelines, and deliverables
Design Review & Approval: Coordinate design reviews with vendors and internal stakeholders; ensure all tooling and equipment meet operational and safety standards
Schedule & Budget Management: Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource plans. Track milestones and proactively address risks or deviations
Factory of the Future Alignment: Ensure all project activities support FoF goals: increased capacity flexibility, reduced reliance on direct labor, and improved quality and safety, while closely partnering with factory engineering and leadership teams to reduce disruption to ongoing operations
Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, IT, maintenance, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless project integration
Technology Integration: Support the design and deployment of advanced manufacturing technologies such as automation, robotics, data analytics, and Manufacturing Execution System integration
Change Management: Partner with leadership and operations teams to drive adoption of new systems and processes, ensuring workforce readiness and sustainability
Performance Tracking: Establish KPIs and reporting mechanisms to measure project performance and operational improvements (e.g., on-time, on-budget delivery, automation rate, labor reduction)
Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular updates to leadership and cross-functional teams. Facilitate decision-making and issue resolution
Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate records of project scope, changes, approvals. Ensure all projects adhere to safety, quality, and regulatory standards

Qualification

Manufacturing SystemsAutomation TechnologiesProject ManagementPMP CertificationLean PrinciplesCross-Functional CollaborationCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsOrganizational SkillsAdaptabilityAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Management, or related field (ABET-accredited preferred)
5+ years of project management experience in manufacturing, industrial automation, or engineering environments
Proven success managing vendor relationships and cross-functional teams on complex, multi-stakeholder projects
Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, automation technologies, and lean principles
Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
Proficiency with project management tools and digital collaboration platforms
Ability to work on-site in Moses Lake
Occasional travel, up to 10%

Preferred

PMP or equivalent project management certification
Experience with capital investment projects ($10M+) and CapEx planning
Background in working with automation vendors
Experience in heavy equipment or large-scale manufacturing industries
Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
Background in managing capital projects or plant modernization initiatives

Benefits

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx)
Life insurance
Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
Short-term and long-term disability
Extended leave options
Paid time off
Company holidays
401k matching
Employee stock purchase plan
Legal assistance
Wellness programs
Tuition reimbursement
Discount programs

Company

Terex Corporation

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Terex Corporation is a global industrial equipment manufacturer of materials processing machinery, waste and recycling solutions, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), and equipment for the electric utility industry.

H1B Sponsorship

Terex Corporation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2022 (2)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.35B
2024-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2021-04-01Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2016-07-28Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Simon Meester
Chief Executive Officer
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Jennifer Kong-Picarello
CFO & SVP
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