Project Manager - Strategic Manufacturing and Industrialization

Project Manager –Strategic Manufacturing Project

Strategic Project Execution

• Lead and execute strategic initiatives related to:
  • Regionalization and localization projects
  • Industrialization and manufacturing setup
  • Automation and digital transformation
  • Smart factory and Industry 4.0 implementation
  • Manufacturing transfer and capacity expansion projects
  • Productivity and operational excellence initiatives
• Manage end-to-end project lifecycle including:
  • Project chartering
  • Scope definition
  • Resource planning
  • Risk assessment
  • Timeline management
  • Budget control
  • Execution and closure
• Drive cross-functional coordination across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and Operations teams.

Manufacturing & Industrialization

• Lead manufacturing process implementation and production readiness activities.
• Support line setup, assembly process development, process validation, and production ramp-up.
• Ensure successful industrialization of new products and manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate pilot builds, trial runs, line balancing, and cycle time optimization activities.
• Drive manufacturing readiness reviews and gate review processes.

Automation & Industry 4.0

• Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Drive digital manufacturing initiatives including:
  • MES integration
  • IoT-enabled manufacturing systems
  • Smart production monitoring
  • Data analytics and dashboarding
  • Traceability systems
  • Digital work instructions
  • OEE improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with automation vendors, system integrators, and internal technology teams.

CapEx & Equipment Management

• Own equipment procurement activities including technical evaluation, vendor selection, RFQ management, and installation support.
• Manage site CapEx planning, budgeting, tracking, and financial governance.
• Ensure projects are delivered within approved budget and timelines.
• Monitor equipment commissioning, SAT/FAT activities, and production qualification.

Business & Leadership Reporting

• Prepare detailed business cases, ROI analysis, feasibility studies, and investment proposals.
• Present project status updates, milestones, risks, mitigation plans, and financial performance to senior leadership.
• Develop project dashboards and governance reviews for management visibility.

Continuous Improvement & Sustenance

• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
• Lead process stabilization and manufacturing sustenance after project handover.
• Monitor KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Ensure standardization, process documentation, and best practice implementation.

Support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action implementation.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of:
  • Manufacturing operations
  • Industrial engineering
  • Automation systems
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • Process validation
  • Production ramp-up methodologies
• Knowledge of:
  • MES systems
  • ERP systems (SAP preferred)
  • Power BI dashboards
  • Digital manufacturing technologies

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• High ownership and execution mindset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to manage ambiguity and drive results in fast-paced environments
• Strategic thinking with operational execution focus

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time project delivery
• Budget adherence and CapEx optimization
• Manufacturing readiness and ramp-up success
• Productivity and OEE improvements
• Automation and digitalization implementation success
• Cost reduction and localization targets
• Process stability and sustenance effectiveness

 

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrialization, or operations project management.
• Proven experience managing large-scale manufacturing projects and strategic initiatives.
• Hands-on exposure to automation, manufacturing transfer, localization, and Industry 4.0 projects.
• Experience in automotive, consumer electronics, industrial equipment, EV, or high-volume manufacturing industries preferred.

            

 

Experience Level

Senior Level