The Program Manager / Project Integrator is responsible for leading the end-to-end planning coordination and execution of new manufacturing and distribution facility projects. This role provides cross-functional leadership to ensure that site design construction equipment installation regulatory compliance permitting IT operational readiness and go-live activities are delivered on time on budget and to specification. The Program Manager acts as the central integrator across engineering operations supply chain IT EH&S quality finance and external partners to ensure seamless project delivery.

Program Leadership & Integration

• Lead the full lifecycle of new plant programs from initial concept through commissioning startup and stabilization.
• Develop and maintain the master integrated project plan ensuring alignment among construction equipment procurement process engineering operations and distribution workstreams.
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for program scope schedule budget risks and communication.
• Ensure cross-functional teams are coordinated informed and operating against common goals and critical path activities.

Project Planning & Execution

• Define project milestones success metrics and key performance indicators for project completion and GO LIVE.
• Coordinate permitting environmental compliance and regulatory start-up requirements.
• Oversee plant layout development including material flow automation design warehousing strategy and production line configuration etc.
• Establish and manage budget tracking cost forecasts and change control processes.
• Establish business meeting rhythms with cross functional teams to review schedule progress metrics discuss issues and risks and develop recovery plans where necessary Stakeholder & Partner Management
• Lead communication across executive leadership. Facilitate as necessary vendors contractors and internal teams communications.
• Facilitate relationships with architects general contractors systems integrators OEMs and logistics partners.
• Ensure alignment between corporate strategy operations leadership and site-level execution teams.

Operational Readiness

• Coordinate the ramp-up plan including hiring training equipment commissioning validation quality system deployment and safety protocols.
• Drive readiness for manufacturing warehousing shipping receiving and inventory management processes.
• Lead risk identification mitigation planning and recovery strategies.
• Support the development of SOPs work instructions and maintenance plans as the facility prepares for GO LIVE.

Continuous Improvement

• Apply lean manufacturing and project management best practices to improve project timelines cost performance and plant efficiency.
• Conduct post-project reviews and implement lessons learned for future ops major project upgrades or expansions.

Bachelors degree in engineering Supply Chain Operations Management Business or related field (masters preferred).

10 years of large-scale project or program management experience preferably in manufacturing logistics or facility expansion.

Proven track record of managing new plant construction equipment installations or distribution center launches.

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes material flow automation and supply chain operations.

Excellent structured problem-solving skills and experience.

Experience leading cross-functional teams and working with senior leaders contractors and engineers.

Proficiency with project management tools and ability to learn new ones as necessary (i.e. MS Project Planview etc.).

Strong analytical organizational negotiation and communication skills.

Willing to travel 10-20% depending on project

PMP Lean Six Sigma Toyota Production Systems or similar training or certifications.

Experience with automated distribution systems WMS/WCS/WES MES or advanced manufacturing technologies.

Highly organized integrator who thrives in complex fast-moving environments.

Able to translate strategy into structured executable project plans.

Strong influencer who builds trust and alignment across diverse teams.

Problem-solver with an operational mindset and a passion for plant startups.

COMPANY BENEFITS

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

10 Paid Holidays

Medical Dental & Vision Insurance

Biannual Bonus Program

401k with Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance

Annual Reviews and Merit Based Raises

Room for Advancement and Career Growth

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Schluter Systems is a family-owned and internationally renowned company that has been rapidly growing over the last 10 years. The Schluter brand is backed by a team of people working together to create a line of innovative products that provide solutions to the tile industry. Were looking to build our team with individuals who like to think BIG and want to be part of what makes our products extraordinary. We are a company that treats its employees suppliers and customers as long-term partners. Where success is built on a win-win philosophy and everyone should benefit.

Profit is not the goal of the business. Profit is the consequence of a job well done Werner Schluter Founder

Are you interested in a truly unique and special company Hear from our employees on what it means to be part of the Schluter family: . Then if youre ready to see life in Orange talk to us about this career opportunity at Schluter Systems.

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions in this job grade with the final offer depending on factors like experience education location and other relevant considerations. Additionally this role qualifies for extra benefits beyond the base pay range mentioned.

At Schluter Systems we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diverse perspectives and ensures all individuals are valued and supported without discrimination based on race religion color national origin age sex gender disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal opportunity extends to all aspects of employment including recruitment hiring promotion training compensation benefits and transfers. All employment decisions at Schluter Systems L.P. are based solely on merit qualifications and business needs.

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