Operations Program Management - Ashland, United States - Carrier

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Ashland, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Country:

United States of America


Location:


CAFMA:
FS Kidde Fenwal Ashland MA 400 Main Street, Ashland, MA, 01721 USA

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k).


Key Responsibilities

Cost Reduction Initiatives:


  • Proactively identify and analyze costsaving opportunities throughout the manufacturing value chain.
  • Lead value engineering projects aimed at reducing part costs without compromising quality or performance.
  • Partner with supply chain to negotiate better pricing, sourcing alternatives, and optimize inventory management.
  • Work closely with design engineering to suggest design modifications that reduce material or manufacturing costs.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing operations to implement process improvements and eliminate waste.

Supplier Transfer Project Management:


  • Develop comprehensive project plans for seamless supplier transfer initiatives, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk assessments.
  • Coordinate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure successful knowledge transfer, process validation, and production rampup.
  • Monitor project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure ontime and onbudget completion of transfers.

Day-to-Day Project Management:


  • Manage a diverse portfolio of operational improvement projects from initiation to closure.
  • Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and resource requirements.
  • Assign tasks, track progress, and coordinate with crossfunctional teams effectively.
  • Prepare regular project status reports for senior management.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 5+ years of experience in a project management role within a manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
  • Master's degree or MBA
  • PMP Certified
  • Demonstrated success in leading and implementing cost reduction projects.
  • Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Extensive experience in progressive manufacturing environments with a focus on cost optimization
  • Lean/Six Sigma certification
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus across teams
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Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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