Project Manager (Mfg, Eng)

Day to Day Responsibility Lead and drive plant excellence / process excellence initiatives to improve operational performance across the site. Identify, prioritize, and implement continuous improvement projects focused on productivity, quality, cost, delivery, and safety. Facilitate root cause analysis and problem-solving activities to address operational losses and recurring issues. Promote Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies within the plant. Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and other functions to improve end-to-end processes. Monitor plant performance metrics and analyze data to identify gaps, trends, and improvement opportunities. Standardize best practices, workflows, and operating procedures to ensure process consistency and operational discipline. Lead value stream mapping, waste reduction, and process optimization initiatives to enhance efficiency and eliminate non-value-added activities. Support plant leadership in developing and executing site improvement roadmaps and strategic operational excellence plans. Build continuous improvement capability by training, coaching, and mentoring employees and managers on CI tools and methodologies. Track and report project progress, savings, and operational impact to management. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and sustainable improvement throughout the organization. Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree or above in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or related field. Minimum 8 years of experience in manufacturing, operations excellence, continuous improvement, or related functions. At least 3 years of leadership or project management experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, VSM, TPM, and problem-solving methodologies. Proven track record in driving productivity improvement, cost reduction, and process optimization projects. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into action plans. Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive change effectively. Good command of English, both written and spoken. Required Skills. Competencies, or Certification Required by Legal or QEHS: Well understand and master the major environmental and safety factors involved in the department Know EHS relevant law and regulations Setup and manage function EHS objectives Obey all company EHS rules (Include: Policy, Procedure, SOP and other requirements). Competencies (knowledge, skills, and behaviors) Lean manufacturing methodology Good knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and project management. Familiar with manufacturing processes, production equipment, and plant engineering practices. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Communication and interpersonal skills Problem Solving and Analytical skills Exposure to and understanding of the corporate network and resources Desired Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is preferred. Experience with digitalization, performance dashboards, or manufacturing systems is a plus. PMP or equivalent project management certification is an advantage. Plant PEx Manager,COC,Shanghai Administrative Operations Management: Supervise and ensure the efficient functioning of all administrative processes, including office & vender management, security, documentation, and etc. Develop and implement administrative policies and procedures to improve efficiency and productivity. Team Management: Lead, train, and manage the administrative staff, ensuring clear delegation of tasks and monitoring individual and team performance. Foster a positive and productive work environment within the administrative team. Resource and Facility Management: Manage office supplies, equipment, and facilities, ensuring proper maintenance and procurement processes. Oversee the upkeep, security, and functionality of the plant premises or office environment. Budget Management: Monitor and control administrative expenses, prepare budgets, and ensure cost-efficient resource utilization. Analyze financial data related to administrative functions and identify opportunities for cost-saving measures. Compliance and Policy Oversight: Ensure compliance with company policies, legal regulations, and industry standards. Update and enforce administrative policies based on organizational needs and regulatory changes Workflow Optimization: Identify inefficiencies in administrative processes and implement improvements to enhance productivity and effectiveness. Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless coordination of administrative activities. Communication and Coordination: Act as the central point for internal communication between departments and external communication with stakeholders, vendors, and partners. Coordinate meetings, reports, and presentations for leadership. Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Address operational challenges and administrative issues promptly, implementing practical solutions. Proactively identify risks and opportunities to improve administrative functions. Other Other work assigned by department manager Provide project leadership for key projects including new process or product development, capital projects such as capacity expansions, relocation, modifications, alterations, or manufacturing process improvements Establish requirements with customer(s). Understand nature of the business requirements for each project Establish overall project plans (scope, schedule, cost estimates, project acceptance criteria, procurement/contracting strategy, risk management, etc). Assist in project evaluation and justification. Work with the business in the preparation of Appropriation Requests (A/R) Establish roles, responsibilities and competencies required for the project. Build an effective project team utilizing internal and external personnel resources with the ability to operate and supervise matrixed organizations. Establish receivership requirements for project Conduct project meetings and document key issues, action items and decisions. Communicate and provide guidance to project team members (Engineering/ Manufacturing) based on organizational goals and company policy Provide periodic project updates to customer(s) and management. Communicate project goals, objectives, key status information and overall impact of the project effectively with project team members Effectively implement all phases of project methodologies to include appropriate initiation, planning, implementation and control, and close-out elements Regularly and effectively communicate and update project key issues, status of completion and financial forecasts with project customers, senior management sponsors and senior management steering teams Actively coach and develop individuals on project team. Project team member assignments established with individual competency development as objective. Provide recognition to project and customer team members Share expertise and knowledge to foster continuous improvement of the organization (project team or functional unit) Implement and role model safety program to ensure that LTAs and Recordable Incidence rate = or .