Program Manager, Manufacturing Transfer

JBL ResourcesZelienople, PA

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Job Description

Manufacturing Transfer Program ManagerLocation: Greater Pittsburg, Pennsylvania AreaAbout Our Client: Our client is a highly respected organization within the manufacturing industry, recognized for delivering innovative, high-quality solutions to a global customer base. They are committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement, leveraging advanced technologies to remain competitive and forward-thinking. With a collaborative, performance-driven culture, the company empowers employees to take ownership of their work while supporting professional growth and long-term career development. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, reputable organization that values integrity, quality, and its people.Key Responsibilities:

Leading and managing the end-to-end execution of manufacturing transfer projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.*
Developing, maintaining, and communicating comprehensive project plans including scope, schedules, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.*
Coordinating cross-functional teams across manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, and external vendors to facilitate a seamless transfer process.*
Overseeing the transfer of electromechanical manufacturing lines, including process validation, equipment relocation, and process documentation updates.*
Acting as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, providing regular updates on progress, risks, and issues, and driving resolution.*
Managing supplier relationships, conducting supplier quality evaluations, and ensuring components and sub-assemblies meet quality standards for transfer.*
Supporting validation activities such as IQ/OQ/PQ, FAT, SAT, and process validation to ensure transferred manufacturing processes meet regulatory and quality requirements.*
Mentoring and guiding project managers and team members, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment.*
Developing and implementing contingency plans to mitigate project risks and address unforeseen challenges.*
Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, including FDA regulations and quality systems like QMS and ERP platforms.*
Facilitating communication and collaboration between local site teams and global leadership to align project objectives and expectations.*
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives related to manufacturing processes and transfer procedures.*
Preparing and presenting detailed project documentation, reports, and business cases to senior leadership.*
Ensuring the successful onboarding and training of new manufacturing lines post-transfer, supporting operational readiness.*
Driving process optimization efforts to create efficient, lean manufacturing workflows.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree required; technical or engineering background preferred.*
8-10+ years of program/project management experience, including leading manufacturing transfer or line transfer initiatives.*
Proven ability to independently manage large projects.*
Strong track record in electromechanical assembly processes within regulated environments, ideally medical device or similar.*
Expertise in managing cross-functional teams and mentoring project managers.*
Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project.*
Experience with electronic QMS and ERP platforms (SAP, AS400), and validation processes (IQ/OQ/PQ, FAT, SAT).*
Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders.*
Background in continuous improvement methodologies.*
Exposure to CAPEX strategic initiatives and business case development.*
NO C2C CANDIDATES

Interested Candidates please apply on our website at https://jobs.jblresources.com. For more information about our services and great opportunities at JBL Resources, please visit our website: https://www.jblresources.com. JBL Resources is proud to have earned the reputation of being a premier provider of top talent professionals in the fields of engineering, human resources, logistics, operations, and supply chain management. As specialists in both permanent placement and contract services, our mission is to help companies and individuals become all they were created to be.JBL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Company

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