Sr Manufacturing Manager - Projects and Initiatives

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr Manufacturing Manager 2 – Projects and Initiatives based in the United States.

As a Senior Manufacturing Manager, you will lead strategic manufacturing and supply chain transformation initiatives, driving operational excellence across a complex, multi‑site environment. You will oversee critical projects and programs from initial planning through execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives, operational priorities, and performance targets. Working closely with cross‑functional teams and senior stakeholders, you will improve manufacturing processes, strengthen supply chain efficiency, and deliver measurable results in safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.

You will establish robust project management governance, monitor performance indicators, and proactively address risks and operational challenges. This role combines strategic leadership, technical expertise, and hands‑on program management to support continuous improvement and long‑term business transformation. It is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional who thrives on leading complex initiatives and influencing organizational performance.

• Lead critical manufacturing and supply chain projects and programs from strategic planning through implementation, ensuring successful delivery against business objectives, timelines, and performance expectations.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration, alignment, and accountability across multiple departments, stakeholders, and manufacturing sites.
• Provide manufacturing and operational leadership by identifying and implementing opportunities to improve workplace safety, product quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Establish and maintain effective program governance frameworks, including key performance indicators (KPIs), project milestones, risk assessments, progress monitoring, and mitigation plans.
• Translate complex manufacturing and supply chain challenges into practical recommendations and strategic insights for senior leadership.
• Lead structured problem‑solving initiatives and facilitate the resolution of competing priorities, project dependencies, resource constraints, and execution gaps.
• Standardize project management methodologies, tools, processes, and reporting practices to improve operational visibility, consistency, and accountability.
• Support large‑scale strategic transformation initiatives and continuous improvement programs across the manufacturing and supply chain network.
• Monitor project performance and ensure that initiatives remain aligned with organizational priorities, operational requirements, and expected business outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to optimize manufacturing processes, sourcing activities, materials planning, logistics, and overall supply chain performance.
• Promote a culture of operational excellence, disciplined execution, continuous improvement, and cross‑functional ownership.
• Communicate project progress, operational performance, risks, and recommendations effectively to executive stakeholders and leadership teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years of professional experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, engineering, or program management.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross‑functional projects and transformation initiatives within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to drive accountability, align stakeholders, and deliver results without relying on direct reporting…