Senior Project Manager; Operational Excellence & TPS

Senior Project Manager (Operational Excellence & TPS)

A premier global logistics firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to drive field strengthening and new business start-ups. This role focuses on maintaining operational excellence by utilizing the Toyota Production System (TPS) and PDCA principles. Reporting to the GM, you will act as a key driver to improve productivity and quality, moving beyond high-level strategy to direct Gemba implementation.

• Establish the two pillars of TPS (Just-in-Time and Jidoka) within operations.
• Directly engage with sites to identify inefficiencies and lead Kaizen initiatives.
• Establish Floor Management Development Systems (FMDS) to monitor facility performance.
• Lead project timelines from research to execution, ranging from several months to one year.
• Ensure quality key points are integrated into Standardized Work and communicated effectively.
• Establish training programs, including Training Dojos and versatility matrices.
• Travel 0% to 75% to project sites as required.
• Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.

Plano, TX or Georgetown, KY

$100K - $125K + Bonus (DOE)

• 10+ years of management experience in automotive or logistics environments.
• Deep understanding of TPS principles and PDCA methodology.
• Ideal candidates are alumni/OBs from Toyota or related companies.
• English speaker;
  Japanese or Spanish skills are a plus.