Project Manager - ABM

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage operational, strategic, and continuous improvement projects from concept through implementation, ensuring alignment with business objectives and organizational priorities.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, resource requirements, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful project execution.
• Cook up and facilitate cross-functional collaboration among operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, maintenance, and leadership teams to achieve project goals.
• Monitor project performance, track milestones, manage deliverables, and communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational processes, increase productivity, reduce waste, enhance quality, and optimize workflow efficiency across the organization.
• Lead and support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement initiatives designed to drive measurable operational and financial results.
• Analyze operational data, key performance indicators (KPIs), and business metrics to identify trends, support decision-making, and measure project effectiveness.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and problem-solving activities to address process challenges, improve performance, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Develop, document, and implement standardized processes, procedures, and best practices to improve consistency, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
• Partner with department leaders to evaluate resource requirements, capacity constraints, and workflow opportunities that support business growth and operational goals.
• Support the implementation and optimization of ERP systems, automation initiatives, and operational technologies that enhance productivity and process control.
• Prepare and present project updates, performance dashboards, business cases, and recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of accountability, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and change management throughout the organization.
• Ensure projects and improvement initiatives comply with company policies, safety standards, quality requirements, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Drive measurable improvements in cost, quality, delivery performance, productivity, and overall operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of project management and continuous improvement experience within manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and process optimization methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and managing operational projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and project planning skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Leverage Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or JD Edwards (JDE) preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO standards, quality systems, and operational KPI management preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or industrial production environments preferred.
• Demonstrated competencies in project leadership, continuous improvement, data analysis, strategic thinking, change management, team collaboration, root cause analysis, time management, operational excellence, and communication skills.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field required.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant project management and continuous improvement experience may be considered.

Benefits

• Robust health and welfare benefits package that includes Life, Health, Dental, Vision.
• 401(K) including company match, Paid Time Off annually + Paid Holidays.
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Tuition Assistance to help you achieve your goals and continue your career growth.

Company Information

• SP Industries Inc. is a leading global provider of state-of-the-art fill-finish drug manufacturing solutions, research, pilot and production lyophilizers, laboratory equipment and supplies, and specialty glassware.
• SP supports research and production across diverse end-user markets including pharmaceuticals, life science, ophthalmic, environmental testing and monitoring, food and beverage and more.
• SP has a long and successful track record of quality and science innovation, and is headquartered in Warminster, Pennsylvania, with production facilities in the USA and Europe.
• SP offers a world-wide sales and service network including product training and technical assistance.

EEO & Affirmative Action Statement

SP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis and takes affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. It is our policy to provide our employees and applicants with equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws and not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, political belief, pregnancy, citizenship, handicap or disability, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

SP's Affirmative Action Plan is available through the HR Department and may be accessed during normal business hours.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

SP will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.