manufacturing program manager

Transpo Group Middle East

Hiring: Commercial / Contract Manager | Industrial / Manufacturing ProjectsWe are currently looking for an experienced Commercial / Contract Manager to support a major industrial project (on bid stage). This role is ideal for professionals with strong expertise in contracts management, commercial strategy, and cost control within manufacturing or heavy industrial environments, particularly in metal production.Please note: This opportunity is tied to a project under tender/bid stage. Shortlisted candidates will be considered for inclusion in the proposal and mobilization upon project award.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead all commercial and contractual aspects of the project lifecycle</li><li>Review, draft, and administer contracts (EPC, subcontract, and supply agreements)</li><li>Manage claims, variations, and dispute resolution processes</li><li>Ensure compliance with contractual terms, policies, and regulatory requirements</li><li>Provide commercial guidance to project teams and senior stakeholders</li><li>Monitor project costs, budgets, and financial performance</li><li>Interface with clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers on commercial matters</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, Business, or related field</li><li>Minimum 10 years of experience in commercial/contract management</li><li>At least 5 years within industrial or manufacturing sectors</li><li>Strong experience in contract administration, claims management, and cost control</li><li>Solid understanding of EPC / LSTK contracts and procurement strategies</li><li>Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills</li></ul>Note to Applicants: Please read the job requirements carefully. If you do not have the required experience especially in the industrial sector, please do not apply.Application Question(s):<ul><li>Did you attach your most current CV in your application?</li><li>Are your project experience specified in your CV?</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Preferred)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>commercial/contract/cost control: 10 years (Required)</li><li>manufacturing/industrial project: 5 years (Required)</li><li>program management company (PMC): 5 years (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Commercial/Contract Manager (Bid Stage)

POWERTECH

<div>
 
 External Job Description
 
 
 
 
 Position Summary
 
 
 
 The
 
 Senior Sourcing Specialist Procurement
 
 will support the development and execution of sourcing strategies for critical propulsion system components, materials, and services. Reporting to the
 
 Strategic Sourcing Manager
 
 , the role is responsible for conducting market research, managing supplier selection processes, supporting negotiations, and ensuring sourcing decisions align with program, cost, and compliance requirements.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Sourcing Execution
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 <ul>
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 Conduct market analysis to identify qualified suppliers and assess industry trends, risks, and opportunities.
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 Manage requests for quotation (RFQs), requests for proposal (RFPs), and supplier bid evaluations.
 </li>
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 Support the Strategic Sourcing Manager in developing and implementing category strategies and sourcing roadmaps.
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 Supplier Engagement &amp; Evaluation
 </li>
 <ul>
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 Assist in supplier identification, prequalification, and onboarding.
 </li>
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 Participate in supplier audits and capability assessments in collaboration with Quality and Engineering.
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 Monitor supplier performance against cost, quality, and delivery metrics and recommend improvement actions.
 </li>
 </ul>
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 Commercial Support
 </li>
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 Support negotiations on pricing, terms, and conditions to achieve best total cost of ownership.
 </li>
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 Contribute to the development of long-term agreements and strategic partnerships.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare sourcing documentation, cost analysis, and business case presentations for management approval.
 </li>
 </ul>
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 Risk &amp; Compliance Management
 </li>
 <ul>
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 Identify supply chain risks and support mitigation strategies, including dual sourcing and supplier diversification.
 </li>
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 Ensure sourcing activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and applicable regulations (e.g., ITAR, export controls, REACH).
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 Cross-Functional Collaboration
 </li>
 <ul>
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 Work with Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, and Quality to align sourcing decisions with technical and program requirements.
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 Provide regular updates to the Strategic Sourcing Manager on sourcing progress, risks, and opportunities.
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 Support design-to-cost and supplier innovation initiatives.
 
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 </ul>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Education
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 <ul>
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline.
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 Professional certifications (CIPS, ISM, APICS) preferred.
 </li>
 </ul>
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 Experience
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 <ul>
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 3&ndash;8 years of procurement or sourcing experience, preferably in propulsion systems, aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing industries.
 </li>
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 Experience conducting supplier negotiations and managing sourcing projects.
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 Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and sourcing tools.
 </li>
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 Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements in global supply chains.
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 </ul>
 
 Performance Indicators
 
 
 
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 Timely execution of sourcing projects and supplier selections
 </li>
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 Cost savings and total cost of ownership improvements
 </li>
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 Supplier performance in quality, cost, and delivery
 </li>
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 Compliance with sourcing policies and regulatory requirements
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 Contribution to program milestone achievement and supply base development
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 #Powertech
 
</div>

Procurement Specialist

Green Thumb Industries

<div>The Talent and OD Program Manager, Production provides strategy and expertise in instructional design, onboarding, manufacturing operations, and program management. This person digs into the operational process details, provides process consulting, and works with leaders to translate their technical content into user-friendly training for manufacturing leaders and hourly team members to drive performance.

The program manager will partner with HR partners and business leaders to develop and deploy tools, programs, and content to enable our teams' performance and growth. Along with bringing the OD, process, and instructional design expertise, this person must be excellent with relationship-building, developing strategies and communications, and executing programs. 

We're looking for someone who:
<ul>
<li>Loves reading SOPs and translating them into engaging, high-impact training with measurable learning outcomes</li>
<li>Is insatiably curious about operations</li>
<li>Is skilled at building relationships and earning key operational stakeholders' trust</li>
<li>Builds thoughtful, achievable rollout plans given operational constraints</li>
<li>Can recite key learnings about instructional design, test development, and job analyses from their I/O Psychology education</li>
<li>Is known for conducting robust needs analyses and following ADDIE</li>
<li>Can engage learners with strong facilitation skills</li>
<li>Is known for dissecting and optimizing processes</li>
<li>Loves analyzing operational and learning data to achieve results by creating and executing high-impact action plans</li>
</ul>
Essential Responsibilities &amp; Duties:
<ul>
<li>Conducts thorough job analyses and needs analyses to design, develop, facilitate/implement, and program-manage role-based, engaging training with observation checklists to drive performance to our SOPs, e.g., following SOPs using the extraction equipment, following our SOP to make gummies, etc.</li>
<li>Owns all ADDIE phases and program-manages &quot;in context&quot; leadership development workshops, e.g., &quot;Managing Performance to X policy/procedure.&quot;</li>
<li>Owns all ADDIE phases and program-manages a standardized, role-based onboarding and training strategy to set new hires up for success and reduce turnover</li>
<li>Serves as a &quot;gatekeeper&quot; by collaborating with key stakeholders and prioritizing program implementations' timing, phasing, and sequencing to manage end-user gulp rates and optimize outcomes</li>
<li>Develops asynchronous/synchronous learning materials and programs that are engaging, user-friendly, and aligned with adult learning principles, e.g. BARS, observation checklists, train-the-trainer programs for leaders, facilitator guides, etc.</li>
<li>Works with People team members to build role-based interview guides with BARS for scoring</li>
<li>Partners with the Sr. Director of Talent and Organizational Development to create role-based competency models with BARS</li>
<li>Creates Train-the-Trainer programs for site leaders, e.g., observation and feedback program</li>
<li>Leads adult-use conversion training for production sites by collaborating with key stakeholders to identify needs and practical implementation plans while owning all ADDIE phases</li>
</ul>
Qualifications and Skills:
<ul>
<li>Has at least a Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, or related field</li>
<li>Has a minimum of 5 full-time years of relevant experience in Learning and Development, Organizational Development, and/or Talent Management in a manufacturing environment</li>
<li>Has experience with creating standardized onboarding programs</li>
<li>Has solid project management skills</li>
<li>Has experience leading organizational change through strong influencing and change management skills in establishing trust, credibility and building collaboration at all levels of the organization</li>
<li>Has experience conducting needs analyses, creating behaviorally anchored rating scales, and crafting competency models</li>
<li>Has experience using Articulate 360 Storyline, Captivate, iSpring Suite, and other authoring tools</li>
<li>Has experience editing videos using Camtasia, ClipChamp, or other similar software</li>
<li>Has a passion for innovative HR solutions and process improvement</li>
<li>Ability to travel 10-20% of the time to visit sites</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Master's degree in industrial/Organizational Psychology, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, or related field preferred.</li>
<li>Has a minimum of 8+ full-time years of relevant experience in Learning and Development, Organizational Development, and/or Talent Management in a manufacturing environment preferred</li>
</ul>
Additional Requirements
<ul>
<li>Must pass any and all required background checks</li>
<li>Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry</li>
<li>Must possess valid driver's license</li>
<li>Must be a minimum of 21 years of age</li>
<li>Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry</li></ul></div>

Talent and Organizational Development Program Manager - Production

The Home Depot

<div>Position Purpose:
The Senior New Product Development (NPD) Engineer is a business partner to merchandising team managing and supporting private brands engineering projects. The engineer will partner with internal teams to complete benchmarking, product requirement development, and resolution of product performance concerns for assigned product categories. The engineer will also utilize Bill of Materials as well as internal tools and data to understand raw material, manufacturing, labor, logistics, business and all total cost involved in manufacturing and shipping product. The engineer is responsible for conducting engineering evaluations to determine component and complete product assembly costs for Home Depot Products. Having good business acumen and financial knowledge of key terms will aid the engineer in relating the information to the Merchant community in a constructive and collaborative manner. The engineer works in a team environment as an individual contributor. 
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
50% Engineering project management including benchmarking, product requirement development, and test protocol development</li><li>
30% Conduct financial and value based calculations, summarize the findings for the business in presentation quality format and communicate findings to key stakeholders</li><li>
10% Complete resolution of product performance concerns</li><li>
10% Provide general product Engineering guidance and knowledge or evaluations as required to deliver short term business goals</li></ul> 
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:<ul><li>
Position Reports to Engineering Manager</li><li>
Position has no direct reports.</li></ul> 
Travel Requirements:<ul><li>
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.</li></ul> 
Physical Requirements:<ul><li>
Most all of the time is spent sitting in the same position or standing/walking or there is some requirement to lift or handle material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds).</li></ul> 
Working Conditions:<ul><li>
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.</li></ul> 
Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>
Must be eighteen years of age or older.</li><li>
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.</li></ul> 
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent in a field of study related to the job</li><li>
Masters of Business Administration</li><li>
Product costing experience</li><li>
Extensive understanding of Bills of Materials</li><li>
Knowledge of Merchandising Financial terms</li><li>
Knowledge of INCO shipping terms</li><li>
Experience working in a manufacturing and/or product development environment including design for reduced Manufacturing and Assembly costs</li><li>
Experience working with OEM suppliers through the product development cycle</li><li>
Experience working with vertically integrated manufacturers</li></ul> 
Minimum Education:<ul><li>
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.</li></ul> 
Preferred Education:<ul><li>
No additional education</li></ul> 
Minimum Years of Work Experience:<ul><li>
5</li></ul> 
Preferred Years of Work Experience:<ul><li>
No additional years of experience</li></ul> 
Minimum Leadership Experience:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Preferred Leadership Experience:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Certifications:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Competencies:<ul><li>
Excellent communication skills</li><li>
Ability to work in cross-functional team environment</li><li>
Business acumen and understanding of Merchandising</li><li>
Ability to use standard hand tools and lab equipment such as technical measuring equipment, power tools and pneumatic tools.</li><li>
Proficient with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint</li><li>
Ability to use costing software such as Boothroyd Dewhurst DFM/DFMA</li><li>
Demonstrated manufacturing knowledge in areas such as plastics, metals, glass, wood, textiles and Printed Circuit boards</li></ul></div>

Senior NPD Engineer

Tesla

<div>What to Expect<div>
Tesla is seeking an exceptional Supply Chain Manager (SCM) to lead strategic sourcing for our most exciting and transformative products within the Sensor commodity. In this role, you'll develop, refine, and execute sourcing strategies for PCBAs, custom mechanical parts, and finished assemblies. You will be a member of our Supply Chain Organization supporting the development, implementation, and management of strategies to provide Tesla with optimal supply assurance, pricing, flexibility, quality, and delivery performance. The Supply Chain Manager builds and leverages strong working relationships with our engineering teams and key suppliers to assure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met.
The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in sourcing, to include contract manufacturing, PCBA, mechanical fabrication, and semiconductor supply chains. At Tesla, our fast-paced, dynamic environment demands flexibility and adaptability. We're looking for a talented self-starter with a balance of sourcing expertise, technical savvy, and motivation to thrive in an impactful and visible role.</div> 
What You'll Do<div><ul><li>
Own the RFx Process: Lead the end-to-end RFx cycle, including preparing and issuing RFQ(s) to potential manufacturing and supply partners; performing thorough analysis and evaluation of responses; driving negotiations for optimal terms; advocating a path and securing internal approvals; and nominating the selected partner(s) that meet Tesla&rsquo;s strategic objectives</li><li>
Collaborate on Product Launches: Partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to orchestrate seamless New Product Introduction (NPI) and efficient scaling to mass production</li><li>
Build Commodity Roadmaps: Develop, align, and execute comprehensive commodity strategies to meet Tesla&rsquo;s long-term supply chain objectives and effectively partner with stakeholders to inform and influence executive-level decisions</li><li>
Become a Category Expert: Gain a deep understanding of the supply base; fabrication and assembly processes, materials, lead times, global trends and dynamics, emerging technologies, and other nuances to enable proactive decision-making</li><li>
Assess and Mitigate Risks: Evaluate global supply chain risks and develop robust contingency plans to support Tesla's high-volume production requirements</li><li>
Contract Management: Ensure Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), General Terms &amp; Conditions, Piece Price Agreements, and related contracts are in place before initiating business</li><li>
Develop Supplier Performance Metrics: Establish key performance indicators and monitoring processes for selected suppliers, to enable visibility to trends, risks, and opportunities</li></ul></div> 
What You'll Bring<div><ul><li>
2+ years of experience in sourcing or procurement with a focus on PCBA, or electronics manufacturing</li><li>
Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business or equivalent experience</li><li>
Deep understanding of PCBA manufacturing process (SMT, through-hole, testing, and final assembly)</li><li>
Experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or product development</li><li>
Understanding of costing concepts, cost reduction, modeling, etc.</li><li>
Familiarity with key semiconductor components in automotive applications such as MCUs, SoCs, and power electronics (MOSFETs, LGBTs) etc.</li></ul></div> 
Compensation and Benefits<div>
Benefits</div><div>
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
<ul><li>Medical plans &gt; plan options with $0 payroll deduction</li>
<li>Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits</li>
<li>Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution</li>
<li>Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA</li>
<li>Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)</li>
<li>401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits</li>
<li>Company paid Basic Life, AD&amp;D</li><li>
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program</li>
<li>Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays</li>
<li>Back-up childcare and parenting support resources</li>
<li>Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft &amp; legal services, and pet insurance</li>
<li>Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs</li>
<li>Tesla Babies program</li>
<li>Commuter benefits</li>
<li>Employee discounts and perks program</li>
</ul></div><div>Expected Compensation</div><div>
$88,000 - $162,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.</div> 
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. 
 
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.</div>

Supply Chain Manager, Sensors

Atkore

<div>Category Manager

Who we are: 
Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together &ndash; a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions. 

Who we are looking for: 
We are currently looking for a Category Manager to be based out of our Corporate Headquarters in Harvey, IL. Reporting to the Senior Commodity Manager, this person will be responsible for applying strategic sourcing expertise and providing hands-on process improvements using a combination of purchasing, negotiating and supply chain skill sets to support our Business Systems key performance indicators of Quality, Delivery, Cost and Innovation.

The Category Manager will interface heavily with external suppliers, internal manufacturing, engineering, and sales team members to improve inventory performance, cost, delivery, quality, and lead time. The Category Manager requires extensive experience in all phases of Procurement and Contract Management in support of Manufacturing and Corporate Indirect Category Management. The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of MRP concepts, Inventory Control, and a deep understanding of supply chain dynamics. The incumbent analyzes production requirements and implements procurement strategies to ensure cost savings across throughout the organization. This position will also identify and develop new sources of supply and new/alternative materials in support of the multiple business units.

This role will lead the strategic efforts toward the achievement of the Strategic Plan objectives, with a strong emphasis on cost reduction. The Category Manager in the Corporate Procurement team will participate in the promotion and facilitation of events supporting the entire value chain. This position is a highly visible role that will focus on key cross functional processes and system improvements allowing us to accelerate the standardization, stability, and simplification in the manufacturing and supply chain processes.

What you&rsquo;ll do:
<ul>
<li>Provide technical writing resources to ensure accurate work instructions are developed and maintained.</li>
<li>Ensure that all corporate and regulatory safety requirements are covered in the training materials.</li>
<li>Develop and conduct training for new associates.</li>
<li>Work closely with leadership to ensure all processes are accurate, documented and updated properly.</li>
<li>Establish work procedures and schedules to meet internal customer requirements.</li>
<li>Assist with MRO requests.</li>
<li>Support the procurement and RSC teams with purchasing assignments including research, review and routing purchase orders and other procurement documents.</li>
</ul>
What you&rsquo;ll bring:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or other related major.</li>
<li>Seven to ten years of relevant procurement or supply chain materials management experience in support of a manufacturing operation.</li>
<li>Ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal forms</li>
<li>Experience with AS400, Lean Manufacturing and/or SAP is a plus.</li>
<li>Strong decision-making abilities driven by data analysis</li>
</ul>
Within 3 months, you&rsquo;ll:
<ul>
<li>Complete your Atkore immersion program.</li>
<li>Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore&rsquo;s strategy.</li>
<li>Monitors commodity markets for variability in pricing and supply</li>
<li>Creates purchase orders and facilitates all changes and expedites reconciles pending invoices and updates master file records as needed.</li>
<li>Gain an understanding of the training materials and procedures your team owns.</li>
</ul>
Within 6-months, you&rsquo;ll:
<ul>
<li>Update training materials and procedures.</li>
<li>Identify ways to strengthen the team&rsquo;s commitment to Atkore&rsquo;s core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.</li>
<li>Performs cost and supply analysis and develop optimized purchasing plan for major categories (e.g., MRO, Office Supplies, Packaging, Company Cars, equipment and</li>
<li>services).</li>
<li>Investigates and implements cost saving proposals including alternative sourcing, alternative materials, optimized supply planning, supplier and material consolidation, and efficient freight-in costs.</li>
</ul>
Within 12-months, you&rsquo;ll:
<ul>
<li>Assist managing an efficient team that delivers Atkore&rsquo;s strategy.</li>
<li>Be an expert in Indirect Category Management and sourcing of services.</li>
<li>Develop new domestic and global supply sources as needed, and pro-actively identify potential future sources to be evaluated and qualified.</li>
<li>Evaluate supply chain opportunities by working with Global Purchasing Groups (GPO) to leverage category spend to delivery savings.</li>
</ul>
Atkore is a six-time Great Place to Work&copy; certified company and a four-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We&rsquo;re committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $99,440 - $136,730. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include:
<ul>
<li>Medical, vision, and dental insurance</li>
<li>Life insurance</li>
<li>Short-term and long-term disability insurance</li>
<li>401k</li>
<li>Paid Time Off</li>
<li>Paid holidays</li>
<li>Any leave required under federal, state, or local law</li>
</ul>
Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.</div>

Category Manager

Lubrizol

<div>Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we&rsquo;re transforming the Medical Device Industry through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you&rsquo;ll be empowered to make a real impact&mdash;on your career, your community, and the world around you.<div>
Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site</div> 
<div>
Salary Range: $124,000 - $154,000 plus a 15% bonus</div> 
<div></div>
<div>
How You&rsquo;ll Make an Impact</div> 
<div></div>
<div>
The Operations Manager is a key leadership role responsible for managing an extruded thermoplastic medical device components and finished device assembly contract manufacturing operation. This position will supervise a manufacturing and warehouse organization of 130+ employees, including departmental supervisors, leads, extrusion technicians, operators/assemblers, material handlers, and receiving/shipping personnel. This position is responsible for monitoring the daily production and achieving production output, schedule attainment, quality, and productivity targets. They are responsible for ensuring that all operations are done in adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP&rsquo;s), Good Documentation Practices (GDPs) and other internal QMS requirements, while ensuring that all work performed meets Lubrizol safety policies and expectations. Actively identifies operational issues and constraints that prevent Operations department from meeting their goals and develops effective solutions to address those. In this role, you will:</div>
<ul>
<li>Lead the plant&rsquo;s manufacturing organization to ensure that product is built in conformance to specifications and quality requirements and is delivered in full to customer ordered quantities and committed delivery dates.</li>
<li>Continually assess and manage production capacity to ensure that manufacturing demand can be met both in the short-term to meet weekly production schedules and in the long-term to meet annual demand forecasts and annual operating plan.
</li><li>Develop and manage annual headcount budget plan and operational expense budgets.</li>
<li>Collaborate with Supply Chain to analyze and finalize weekly production schedules to ensure they are attainable based on capacity and resource constraints.</li>
<li>Monitor the execution of job orders against the production schedule for timely delivery and report risks and issues to cross-functional partners and Management as required.</li>
<li>Investigate any and all production control problems, analyze root causes, and derive solutions.</li>
<li>Ensure that line and departmental goals are clearly set and communicated to all personnel and that all production escalations are completed in accordance with policy.
</li><li>Manage production personnel performance against clearly defined objectives and expectations based on plant&rsquo;s KPIs and targets and through effective and timely communication.
</li><li>Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency of production set-ups and execution in order to reduce overall manufacturing costs and improve delivery performance.
</li><li>Manage and minimize work order variances to ensure standard cost targets are met for material usage, labor times, yields, and overtime premium pay. Ensures that any erroneous data entries leading to variance are corrected and minimized.</li>
<li>Work with cross-functional departments in identifying and resolving production problems that may arise.</li>
<li>Determine equipment, material and manpower requirements for each job order to execute an organized schedule attainment strategy.</li>
<li>Investigates internal product and process non-conformances and customer complaints through reporting, participating in Material Review Board (MRB) meetings and supporting team activities that are focused on recommendations of permanent manufacturing improvements to correct and prevent recurrences.</li>
<li>Ensure that regular cycle counts are conducted in cooperation with Supply Chain per company policy to minimize inventory discrepancies and negative impact to production execution.
</li><li>Manages site&rsquo;s MRO supplies kanban system to ensure that required production supplies are always in stock to prevent negative impact to production execution.</li>
<li>Oversee finished goods inventory levels to effectively use working capital and minimize inventory write-offs.</li>
<li>Plan, monitor, and report real time material consumption, labor hours, and WIP movement in the system.</li>
<li> Review and approve as required change orders and execute them appropriately.</li>
<li>Team up with New Product Development team to ensure design-for-manufacturing considerations are incorporated and that required documentation for commercial launch is complete and in place to facilitate a smooth transition of NPD product to production.</li>
<li>Ensure that operations staff follow all company policies and safety procedures, include requirements for working in a controlled environment.</li>
<li>Develop positive relationships with all staff in order to meet and align to plant operational goals.</li>
<li>Monitor and improve as needed manufacturing operator training program to ensure staff follow standard work procedures and meet operational performance metrics.</li>
<li>Implement manufacturing cross-training program to provide optimal production flexibility while promoting career development for staff.</li>
<li>Maintains and reinforces standards for housekeeping and safety across the plant.</li>
<li>Create succession plans and development plans to improve effectiveness of staff.</li> 
</ul>
<div></div><div>Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success</div>
<ul>
<li>Bachelors&rsquo; Degree (Engineering or Operations management is a plus)</li>
<li>5+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations management in a medical devices or pharmaceutical production facility.
</li><li>Experience leading large 24/7 production organizations: Building highly effective teams; Managing people managers; Driving continuous improvement for a whole organization.</li>
<li>Experience formulating and driving KPIs to meet corporate goals and objectives.</li>
<li>Experience driving Continuous Improvement and change across large organizations.</li>
<li>Strong familiarity with ISO13485 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 GMP requirements.</li>
<li>Ability to quickly analyze and problem-solve various production issues with a bias-to-action to implement effective solutions.
</li><li>Strong computer software and familiarity with ERP systems.</li>
<li>Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.</li>
<li>Experience in presenting complicated data and information to diverse business professional audiences.</li> 
</ul>
<div></div><div>Preferred Qualifications that Drive you Forward
</div><ul><li>Experience with thermoplastic extrusion operations and medical device assembly is strongly preferred.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Knowledge of lean manufacturing and fundamental six sigma statistical concepts</li>
<li>Strong experience developing and managing manufacturing teams to performance metrics.
</li><li>Ability to work in a cleanroom environment, both ISO class 7 and class 8</li>
<li>Familiarity with standard cost models and capacity resource planning methodologies.
</li><li>Flexible to change and possess a high level of integrity with an &ldquo;All In - Can Do Attitude&rdquo; with employees across all levels, departments and or roles and responsibilities.</li>
<li>Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner.</li></ul> 
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Your Work Environment 
At Lubrizol, we&rsquo;re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work&mdash;whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:</div>
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<li>Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods</li>
<li>Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided</li>
<li>Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment</li>
<li>Occasional lifting or movement of materials
</li><li>Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards</li></ul> 
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We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.</div> 
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Benefits that Empower You
</div><ul><li>Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans</li>
<li>401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution</li>
<li>Comprehensive medical, dental &amp; vision coverage</li>
<li>Health Savings Account (HSA)</li>
<li>Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave</li>
<li>Flexible work environment</li>
<li>Learning and development opportunities</li>
<li>Career and professional growth</li>
<li>Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement 
Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com!</li></ul> 
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#LI-LT1 #LBZUS</div>
Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. &trade; Delivered by You. For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions&mdash;from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems &mdash;are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you. We tackle the world&rsquo;s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world&mdash;brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you. Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future. We win because of you. Let&rsquo;s build the future together. 
 
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