Associate Project Manager Operations – 1st Shift

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Site Lean Champion with planning, coordination, and execution of Lean initiatives, site priorities, governance routines, and operational projects.
• Manage and coordinate cross-functional projects from initiation to completion (define objectives, develop plans, set timelines, track milestones and deliverables).
• Monitor progress; identify risks/barriers; proactively escal
• Maintain project plans, action logs, dashboards, and tools for visibility, accountability, and timely follow-through.
• Coordinate and facilitate project meetings (agendas, decision/action documentation, stakeholder follow-up).
• Support Lean governance routines and site leadership forums (prepare materials, track actions, document decisions, monitor overdue items, escal)
• Prepare presentations, reports, executive summaries, and other decision-support materials.
• Gather, organize, and analyze performance data to identify trends and support site priorities.
• Handle sensitive/confidential information with discretion.
• With the Senior Associate Site Operations, help coordinate site visits, leadership events, workshops, and other high-priority activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve project management, communication, coordination, and overall effectiveness.

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) + 4 years relevant experience (equivalent combinations considered).
• Knowledge of project management tools/methodologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook) PMP, Lean, or Six Sigma preferred (not required).
• Strong planning/organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across all organizational levels.
• Initiative, adaptability, and ability to work independently with limited direction.