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Job Description:

Come be DISRUPTIVE with us! At Milwaukee Tool, our most valued resource is our dedicated team of employees - employees who work with a passion to be the best and an unparalleled pride in their work and in the Milwaukee brand. We know that the only way to sustain growth and success is to value the growth and success of each person within the organization that's why we invest in an individual's growth and development from day one.

As an Operations Project Leader (PL) you will be responsible to support and drive key OpEx projects in support of our New Product Delivery (NPD) process. Working closely with our design teams and global manufacturing sites, you will help drive efficiencies in project execution.

Success requires a passion for manufacturing as well as a solid understanding of all the teams required to execute NPD successfully. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with proven “big picture” vision, problem solving and change management experience. With expertise in prioritization, having the ability to adapt to new situations quickly, and is accountable for their decisions. This candidate will also have a well-rounded work experience in project management, operations, manufacturing engineering, and execution of new product development (operations-focused).

Duties and Responsibilities

Project Management

• Develop and execute project plans using strong project management skills. Develop project charters and drive accountability for team to successfully complete tasks.

• Quickly establish credibility with different business units, influence project teams, and persuade professionals at all levels.

• Visualize entire scope of a project with very little guidance, while having the ability to step back to evaluate against business and departmental big picture.

• Establish appropriate metrics and report on progress, achievements, and results. Including executive level reporting, management updates, and best practice sharing throughout the organization.

Support growth of DFMA processes within Power Tool NPD:

• Guide product and manufacturing design teams on general principles, application, and resolution

• Drive early design concepts through providing initial manufacturing guidance and feedback – drive concurrent engineering

• Assist in driving overall process and metric maturity through global teams

• Drive manufacturing improvements within the NPD design life cycle

• Poka-yoke designs, common/reduced hardware, reduced part count

• Drive ease of: assembly/service, product testing, process automation

Operational NPD Execution:

• Lead cross-functional project teams to drive change and implement new processes and systems needed to successfully manufacture products to meet the needs of a rapidly growing business

• Drive overall Manufacturing process planning to deliver consistent site readiness within our global NPD programs

• Deliver step improvement in line design concepts and creation – 7 flows

• Drive cultural improvement in PFMEA and Process Control Plans globally

• Track emerging technologies for consideration and adoption within console manufacturing

• Communicate, both verbally and written, to ensure all groups are working toward the goal of timely project completion. Regularly make presentations of project status for various levels of the organization

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum five years related experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated new product introductions

• Understanding of line design, manufacturing and lean principles and tools, as well as process and material flow strategies

• Effective change manager with proven ability to quickly establish credibility with different business units, influence project teams, and persuade professionals at all levels

• Success in managing multiple, complex projects and changing priorities, making sound decisions and working effectively in a matrix environment.

• Have excellent organizational skills and possess knowledge of production systems and techniques

• Must possess strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills in an executive setting.

• Track record of success with cross functional teams, driving change and implementing new processes that significantly improve team effectiveness.

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Engineering Technology, or equivalent years of directly related experience

• Experience with 3D product and process modeling software

• Ability to travel up to 25% internationally

Desired Qualifications

• International work experience and exposure

• Experience in advanced Assembly processes: Error-Proofing, Controls, and Automation

• Experience in Fabrication processes: Machining, Forging, Heat Treating, Metal Stamping, and Welding

• Understanding or experience in Industrial Engineering principles and application

• Thorough understanding of problem-solving methodologies used in determining root cause and formulating corrective action(s) - i.e. 8D, root cause analysis, Process Failure

• Advanced project management skills and PMP or PMI Certification

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