Manufacturing Project Manager

Cutting Dynamics LLC is part of the Re:Build family of companies located in Avon Ohio. They have been serving aerospace and other industries for over 30 years. The Mission of Cutting Dynamics is to provide unmatched value to customers in need of high-quality components assemblies or kitting needs within the aerospace industry. We accomplish this through an established system of measurable objectives industry-leading technology and continual improvement.

Re:Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses combining enabling technologies operational superiority and strategic M&A to build Americas next generation industrial company. At Re:Build we deploy deep expertise in engineering operations management and technology to supercharge the performance of our member companies. We leverage deep professional expertise and a candid principled operating culture to drive differentiated outcomes. Ours is a fast-paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged to pursue their fullest potential.

Re:Build was founded to pioneer a profitable model for the revitalization of US manufacturing. Weve assembled a powerful set of complimentary capabilities and lines of business that enable us to pursue a wide range of end markets. Our acquired businesses are grounded in build-to-print and by-the-hour engineering and design services and were leveraging their combined expertise to migrate to increasingly sophisticated program development and production as well as the generation of our own products. Our unique set of capabilities lend themselves to highly complex systems and products and we offer customers a range of services including product and systems design automation fabrication assembly and large volume contract manufacturing. Our customers span a wide array of industries including aerospace defense mobility healthcare pharma biotech clean tech chemicals energy lifestyle food production and industrial equipment.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a Project Manager who develops and executes project plans for multiple simultaneous projects such as customer production programs Lean event completion plans and at times playing fixer to some troubled program. The role must lead cross-functional teams without direct report authority and is ultimately responsible for all aspects surrounding a given project including communication team accountability schedule attainment risk mitigation issue resolution and more. As a Lead Project Manager also manage the project management team

What you get to do

This role develops and executes project plans for multiple simultaneous projects such as customer production programs Lean event completion plans and at times playing fixer to some troubled program. The role must lead cross-functional teams without direct report authority and is ultimately responsible for all aspects surrounding a given project including communication team accountability schedule attainment risk mitigation issue resolution and more. As a Lead Project Manager also manage the project management team.

1. Essential Duties and Responsibilities (day-to-day)

Other responsibilities as assigned.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans including scope schedule milestones resource requirements budget and metrics.
• Simultaneously manage typically 5 or more projects of varying size type and complexity including customer production programs (involving both inhouse production processes and outside processes) Lean event completion plans and other strategic initiatives which often span multiple of CDIs 4 local sites and at times involve other Re:Build entities elsewhere in the USA.
• Coordinate efforts with Re:Builds Program Management Office (PMO) where applicable.
• Implement and maintain project governance structures appropriate to project scale and complexity.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and coordinate activities across departments driving accountability without direct report authority.
• Monitor project progress and performance such as quality metrics production schedules delivery commitments costs and profit.
• Identify and manage project risks issues and dependencies and escalate appropriately with proposed solutions and mitigation strategies.
• Identify critical path activities and proactively address constraints and bottlenecks.
• Understand and apply customer and industry standards and specifications.
• Facilitate problem-solving initiatives and drive teams toward resolution of technical and operational challenges.
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders and team members and with customers.
• Provide regular status updates and reporting to leadership and stakeholders and to customers.
• Step in to fix troubled projects midstream (not all projects are projects from the outset).
• Lead and/or participate in the preparation of proposals and quotes.
• Synthesize data and information to guide business decisions.
• Conduct project reviews and capture lessons learned and apply accordingly to subsequent projects.
• Manage coach and mentor other project managers (direct reports).
• Serve as a point of escalation for other project managers.
• Establish and maintain project management standards processes and best practices.

What You Bring

Three to five years of similar related experience

• A college degree in a non-technical discipline (e.g. BBA BA or BFA)
• Or Achievement of journeyman status in a recognized trade (Achievement of formal certifications recognized in industry as equivalent to a bachelors degree)
• Or In-depth industry and job specific technical skills acquired through a combination of formal instruction and on-the-job training

The BIG payoff

We are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate. Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together at all levels of the company! We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate.

Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status marital status parental status cultural background organizational level work styles tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

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