Operations Project Manager

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Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute facility and building expansion projects from planning through implementation and operational ramp-up
• Align facility layout, capacity, equipment, and infrastructure with business growth and operational requirements
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Sales, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and external partners to ensure successful project delivery
• Support the setup and scaling of local operational organizations, including defining roles, processes, and operating models
• Serve as the primary interface between sales demand and production capabilities, ensuring alignment on priorities and timelines
• Manage delivery programs across internal and external production sites, driving alignment on capacity, lead times, and execution risks
• Establish and stabilize local supply chains, including supplier onboarding, sourcing coordination, and material readiness
• Implement project governance, track performance metrics, identify risks, and provide clear updates to leadership to support decision-making

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification OR equivalent credentials required
• 8-10 years of experience in operations, industrial projects, or program management within a manufacturing or supply chain environment
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional, and multi-site initiatives from planning through execution
• Strong understanding of facility expansion, capacity planning, and operational ramp-up processes
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in matrixed and global organizations
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Strong project management capabilities with the ability to drive structure, manage ambiguity, and deliver results

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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