Job Description

- Lead end-to-end execution of manufacturing-related projects including equipment installations, process improvements, plant expansions, and NPI initiatives
- Develop detailed project plans and corporate‑level presentations including scope, timelines, resources, budgets, and deliverables
- Ensure alignment with plant production schedules and operational constraints
- Drive adherence to stage‑gate or structured project management processes
- Apply Lean and Six Sigma (DMAIC/DMADV) methodologies to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase throughput
- Lead Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and process optimization initiatives
- Utilize data‑driven decision‑making to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions
- Track and report measurable improvements in cost, quality, delivery, and safety (CQDS)
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and EHS teams
- Ensure seamless integration of projects into daily plant operations
- Coordinate activities across multiple manufacturing sites (U.S. and Mexico)
- Support standardization of processes and best‑practice sharing across locations
- Identify and mitigate project risks impacting production, safety, or quality
- Ensure all projects comply with OSHA (U.S.), NOM (Mexico), and company EHS standards
- Promote a strong safety‑first culture in all project activities
- Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective / preventive actions
- Develop and manage capital expenditure (CapEx) budgets
- Track project costs, ROI, and financial performance
- Identify cost‑saving opportunities and ensure efficient use of resources
- Support business case development and post‑implementation reviews
- Act as primary liaison between plant leadership and project teams
- Provide clear,



data‑driven project updates to stakeholders and senior leadership
- Manage expectations across diverse, cross‑cultural teams
- Facilitate project reviews, milestone tracking, and escalation management

Key Qualifications

- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- 5–8+ years of project management experience in industrial manufacturing or plant operations
- Proven success managing capital projects, process improvements, or NPI in a plant environment
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes (e.g., assembly, machining, automation)
- Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred)
- Reporting software experience (Noetix, Crystal Reports)
- Advanced proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.)
- Travel required (approximately 25–40%) between Aiken, Mexicali, and Saltillo locations
- Data analysis skills (Minitab, Excel, or similar tools preferred)
- Understanding of CapEx planning and industrial equipment integration
- English Level B2 as minimum required

Preferred Qualifications

- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt (required or strongly preferred)

Benefits

We prioritize employee wellbeing with adaptable, competitive benefits plans that support physical, mental, financial, and social needs. Benefits include medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition programs, and flexible time‑off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave.

Compensation is competitive and tied to performance, with a salary range of 366,200–523,200 pesos annually, commensurate with skills, talent, capabilities, and experience.

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📌 Project Manager (Mexicali)
🏢 Emerson
📍 Mexicali