Manufacturing Intelligence Systems Project Manager

Job Description

The Project Manager will be a key member of the Supply Chain Digital Transformation Manufacturing Intelligence team, reporting directly to the Director of Manufacturing Intelligence Systems. The primary responsibility of the Project Manager is to lead the execution of programs that are highly cross-functional and strategically important in the areas of MES, Predictive Maintenance, and Machine Vision systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute project plans to ensure projects are completed within scope, time, and budget.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, IT, and operations, to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Monitor and report on project progress, addressing any issues or risks that arise.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among project stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Implement Agile methodologies to improve project management processes and outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes and systems.
• Provide training and support to team members and end-users on new systems and processes.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in manufacturing intelligence and project management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of relevant project / program management experience, preferably within manufacturing and supply chain industries.
• Proven experience managing projects involving Manufacturing Intelligence Systems or similar technologies.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and systems.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Six Sigma Belt certification, Lean Sigma certification, or Lean experience preferred.
• Proven ability to achieve results through building partnerships and influence senior leaders, leading change without direct authority.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Knowledge of data analytics and business intelligence tools.
• Broad supply chain experience, such as new product introduction, supply planning, demand management and forecasting, channel operations management.
• Experience with Problem Solving Methodologies & Value Stream Designing.
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically with a hands-on spirit.
• Advanced conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Good business judgment, exceptional communication skills and ability to resolve conflicts diplomatically.
• Ability to simply and clearly convey and communicate complex concepts.
• Broad business understanding and ability to apply to current issues.

About Fortune Brands

Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.

We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates' feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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