Operations and Startup Leader

Our client, is seeking a Operations and Startup Leader/ Project Manager to join their team. As a Operations and Startup Leader/ Project Manager, you will be part of the department and supporting the team.

Job Title: Operations and Startup Leader/ Project Manager

Location: Crete, NE

What’s the Job?

• Support E2E with coaching, scope development, risks, and key milestone identification.
• Facilitate key project workshops: VSED, Kickstart, Current Operations Assessment, Project Defect Analysis. Co-facilitate Scope Alignment.
• Lead identification of operational requirements and success criteria development.
• Provide input to and track operational budget and operational deliverables in project schedule.
• Develop ramp-up/start-up plans in collaboration with project team.
• Plan, prepare and coordinate operational preparation, pre-commissioning/commissioning, qualification, start-up activities.
• Develop functional testing procedures and lead Commissioning/Qualification execution & reporting.
• Consult and track progress against recruiting, staffing, and training.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities in relation to business processes and systems as well as support change management strategies when changes are needed.
• Ensure operational safety is fully considered and escalate operational risks.
• Collaborate with project team and operations to ensure line readiness and safety (FAT, Machine Risk Assessments, Site Acceptance Testing, HECP/LOTO, SHE and QA/Food Safety Planning).
• Track progress of development and implementation of Key Standard Routines, TPM readiness and 5S.
• Ensure factory associates are trained and competent to standard prior to start-up.
• Ensure successful startup and smooth transition to operations.
• Ensure the achievement of business objectives i.e., line performance, safety measures and product qualification.
• Complete a proactive and effective handover of the project to the operational team including proper documentation. Other duties as assigned.

What’s Needed?

• Bachelors degree with 3+ years change management, business analysis and project management experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military, or related environment OR
• Associates degree with 5+ years of project management, change management, and/or business analysis experience in a manufacturing, industrial and/or military environment
• Preferred: 1+ years experience in early management, operations, and/or a startup environment

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:  Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.