Manufacturing Program Manager (Facility Build-Out)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive program roadmap and detailed schedules for the factory build, identifying critical dependencies between construction, engineering, and supply chain.
• Prepare and manage the multi-million dollar capital expenditure (CapEx) budget, tracking project costs and analyzing variances to ensure financial objectives are met.
• Lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance to ensure alignment on facility infrastructure and manufacturing design.
• Oversee the development of equipment specifications, manage vendor relationships, and lead the final commissioning of the factory for production ramp-up.
• Proactively identify potential project delays or risks (e.g., supply chain gaps, regulatory hurdles) and develop robust mitigation strategies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for executive leadership, providing clear status reports on milestones, KPIs, and resource allocation.
• Ensure the new facility complies with all safety, environmental, and industry-specific regulations (e.g., OSHA, cGMP, or ISO).

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing), Operations Management, or a related technical field; a Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.
• Experience: 7–10+ years in manufacturing program management, specifically with experience in large-scale facility expansions or new factory "greenfield" projects.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and project management tools like MS Project, Primavera, or JIRA.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to manage diverse teams and external contractors.
• Certification: PMP (Project Management Professional) or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is highly desirable.

Additional Location Consideration

Location may be subject to business needs, with potential consideration for Texas, North Carolina, or Georgia.