Strategic Project Manager

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Full-time, Onsite. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

700 W Court St, Urbana, OH 43078, USA

The Weidmann Group of companies is active in some of the world’s most vital fields, namely energy and medical. Our technology and know‑how contribute crucial resources to a worldwide market, whether it be leading the global market in transformer electrical insulation, keeping the lights on for billions of consumers, or delivering a breakthrough drug through our advanced plastics technologies for medical and pharmaceutical applications.

Lead cross‑functional initiatives to improve operational performance at our Urbana, OH site. This role drives projects in manufacturing excellence, automation, process optimization, and capital investments. We’re looking for a people‑oriented Project Manager who excels at collaborating with leadership, teams, and vendors to keep projects moving forward. This is a highly visible role with a direct impact on operational transformation.

• Lead planning, execution, and completion of site-level projects aligned with corporate priorities, managing timelines, budgets, resources, and risks.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts across manufacturing, CI, maintenance, engineering, quality, materials, and vendors to ensure smooth project execution.
• Drive Lean, process improvement, and automation initiatives in partnership with CI and automation teams.
• Apply project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, DMAIC) to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to corporate standards.
• Serve as primary liaison with the Head of Operations Development for project updates, escalations, and strategic alignment.
• Facilitate meetings and stakeholder communications to ensure transparency and informed decision-making.
• Develop business cases, ROI analyses, and progress reports, supporting prioritization and approval of capital investments.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance when integrating new equipment and systems into workflows.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Operations, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, engineering, or project management, preferably within a plant environment.
• Proven track record leading cross-functional projects in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficient in project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent) and ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; able to lead through influence in a matrixed environment.
• PMP certification or Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus.

• Medical insurance with an accompanying health savings account, vision and dental insurance, PTO starting your first day.
• 401(k) plan with company match, company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, STD and LTD.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee referral program.
• Additional company programs include: wellness, clothing allowance, computer loan, and tuition reimbursement.
• An award-winning atmosphere! Weidmann was named Best Employer of Champaign County.

We look forward to hearing from you soon! Click apply to submit your application.

At Weidmann we are committed to equal opportunities and growth for all talents. We are convinced that a diverse and inclusive work environment increases mutual understanding and innovation of our business.