Project Manager (Opm) (Torreón)

Overview

Job Description:

Come be DISRUPTIVE with us! At Milwaukee Tool, our most valued resource is our dedicated team of employees who work with a passion to be the best and an unparalleled pride in their work and in the Milwaukee brand. We invest in individual growth and development from day one to sustain growth and success.

All our teams touch every step of the process. Our Engineering teams are key contributors to continuous innovations. The fast-paced, agile environment delivers disruptive technologies by providing teams with the resources to excel and by working directly with End Users to deliver high‑performance, heavy‑duty products. We create Best in Class products by leveraging advanced analysis tools, extensive testing regimes, state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, and cross-functional agility.

This position leads development and deployment of key operations-wide, strategic initiatives related to NPD, PSE, and Value Engineering. It is a fundamental part of our cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment and will also lead the OPM Team focused on NPD, PSE, and Value Engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project plans using strong project management skills. Develop project charters and governance documents. Drive accountability for the team to successfully complete tasks.
• Establish credibility with different business units, influence project teams, and persuade professionals at all levels.
• Consistently visualize the entire scope of a project with minimal guidance; evaluate against business and departmental big picture.
• Schedule, develop agendas for, and facilitate project meetings. Document discussions with action items and share promptly.
• Track project schedules and maintain visibility to team members and stakeholders to ensure adherence to timelines.
• Establish appropriate metrics and report on progress, achievements, and results, including executive-level reporting and best-practice sharing.
• Provide multiple “what-if” scenarios to determine best solutions; understand the financial impacts of these scenarios.
• Determine appropriate levels of stress/testing for project improvement initiatives; work with the business to develop test plans and methodologies.
• Ensure changes are fully integrated through follow-up communication, perseverance, and consistency.
• Identify and escalate key project hurdles or roadblocks when needed.
• Develop and deliver project fundamental training to all levels of the organization; advocate for project management methodologies and mentor functional leaders and associates.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience in Operations or Lean/Continuous Improvement roles.
  • Minimum 5 years of related project management experience.
  • Facilitation and coaching experience with problem solving, process development, and/or behavior change methods and tools.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, including MS Project or equivalent.
  • Advanced project management skills and advanced data analysis or statistical skills (MS Excel, Minitab, Pareto, Control charts, PowerPivot, VBA).
• Desired:
  • Master’s degree related to cross-functional business interactions.
  • Operations experience in jobsite apparel or general apparel industry.
  • Six Sigma certification or training.
  • PMP or PMI certification preferred.
  • EDI, ERP, Distribution, and/or Inventory Management experience.
  • Fluent in English; strong written and verbal communication in executive settings.
  • Experience managing multiple complex projects in a matrix environment and driving change.
  • International work experience and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Benefits and Location

• Attractive compensation and benefits, competitive in the Mexican market.
• Position is onsite in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico.

Application

Please send resume in English.