Project Manager, Operations Transformation
Job in
Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, 31441, USA
Listed on 2026-07-18
Listing for:
Great Dane
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-18
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Change Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Role Overview
At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team. The Project Manager, Operations Transformation leads multi‑site manufacturing improvement initiatives focused on productivity, throughput, labor optimization, and operational standardization. This role is responsible for delivering enterprise manufacturing improvements across multiple facilities.
Responsibilities- Own end‑to‑end delivery of cross‑functional manufacturing transformation projects
- Drive improvements involving throughput, cycle time, labor productivity, and equipment efficiency
- Coordinate execution across multiple manufacturing locations
- Develop standardized implementation plans
- Partner with plant leadership to ensure execution alignment
- Identify operational risks and mitigation strategies
- Monitor project performance and milestone achievement
- Ensure measurable operational outcomes are achieved
- Deliver measurable financial and operational improvements tied to project objectives
- Drive execution across functions, not just technical solutioning
- Other duties as assigned
- Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field - Experience:
8‑12+ years of experience in manufacturing operations or project leadership - Experience leading plant‑level or multi‑site initiatives
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes
- Proven ability to manage complex operational projects
- Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
- Experience in automation deployment preferred
- Experience in production system optimization preferred
- Travel:
Up to 50%
- Office and plant environment
- Keyboarding, lifting, standing, bending, walking
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Competitive compensation
- Benefits, including dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions
- Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid holidays and vacation
Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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