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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex, cross-functional manufacturing projects, including plant closures, expansions, and product line transfers. Proficient in project management, budget oversight, and stakeholder communication within multi-site environments.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Project ManagementManufacturing OperationsLean PrinciplesCross-Functional LeadershipPMP Certification
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Hard Skills
Project SchedulingBudget ManagementRisk ManagementResource PlanningManufacturing Network RedesignCapacity ExpansionPlant ClosureProduct Line TransferPost-Acquisition IntegrationQuality Systems
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingChange Management
Tools & Technologies
Integrated Master SchedulesGovernance ModelsBusiness CasesExecutive Status ReportingContingency Plans
Certifications & Qualifications
PMPLean Six SigmaChange Management Certification
Industry Keywords
ManufacturingOperationsSupply ChainEngineeringRestructuringFootprint OptimizationM&A IntegrationIndustrial EquipmentWater TechnologyComplex Manufacturing
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPMP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead end-to-end execution of plant closures, facility openings, consolidations, expansions, and manufacturing footprint initiatives
- Lead domestic and international product line transfers, including movement of equipment, tooling, inventory, documentation, and process knowledge
- Translate network and manufacturing strategies into integrated project plans with scope, milestones, owners, dependencies, budgets, and decision gates
- Coordinate sending-site ramp-down and receiving-site readiness across capacity, staffing, layout, equipment, materials, quality, supply chain, IT, facilities, EHS, and training
- Build and maintain program governance, including workstream reviews, risk and issue management, change control, executive status reporting, and escalation paths
- Partner with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, HR, EHS, IT, Legal, Commercial, and site leadership
- Develop and support business cases, restructuring estimates, capital requests, cost-to-move assessments, savings plans, and post-implementation financial tracking
- Protect customer continuity through inventory buffers, production cutover plans, qualification requirements, contingency plans, and launch stabilization metrics
- Manage external partners including equipment movers, contractors, engineering firms, logistics providers, and other project resources
- Capture lessons learned and standardize playbooks, checklists, templates, and stage-gate practices
- Deliver project charters, business cases, governance models, integrated master schedules, resource plans, readiness plans, reporting, cutover plans, and benefits realization reviews
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
- 8+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, operations, engineering, supply chain, or program management
- Demonstrated leadership of complex, cross-functional manufacturing projects in a multi-site environment
- Direct experience with at least two of: plant closure, plant startup, site consolidation, product line transfer, capacity expansion, manufacturing network redesign, or post-acquisition integration
- Ability to develop and manage project schedules, budgets, risks, resource plans, and executive communications
- Working knowledge of manufacturing operations, Lean principles, quality systems, capital project execution, and production readiness
- Willingness and ability to travel to manufacturing locations based on project needs
- Experience leading cross-border manufacturing transfers, particularly between the United States and Mexico
- Experience in engineered products, industrial equipment, water technology, or other complex manufacturing environments
- PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or formal change management certification
- MBA, advanced engineering degree, or equivalent business experience
- Experience supporting restructuring, footprint optimization, or M&A integration programs
Benefits
Comp & perks- Bonus
- Medical plans
- Dental plans
- Vision plans
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)