Manufacturing Project Manager, Newton

Requisition Number: 78974

Position will be fully onsite

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose

The Manufacturing Project Manager will play a vital role in ensuring the successful implementation of high-capital manufacturing initiatives at the Newton Cable Plant. This position is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, meet operational goals, and align with the plant’s growth objectives. Acting as the primary liaison between project teams and all manufacturing departments, the Manufacturing Project Manager will ensure the plant is fully prepared to adopt new technologies, processes, and equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead operations- and engineering-focused projects that support plant priorities, manufacturing performance, and revenue growth.
• Serve as the primary plant lead for major capital initiatives, ensuring readiness for new equipment, processes, and technologies.
• Deliver projects on time and within scope while meeting quality, safety, performance, and efficiency objectives.
• Partner with project teams to define scope, deliverables, timelines, risks, and implementation requirements.
• Lead cross-functional teams, provide stakeholder updates, and proactively resolve issues to prevent delays or operational disruption.
• Manage plant resources, infrastructure, and training to enable sustainable project implementation and adoption.
• Coach team members, drive accountability and continuous improvement, and conduct post-project reviews to identify optimization opportunities.

Education and Experience – Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience
• Minimum 3 years of direct leadership experience in manufacturing, including managing teams and driving project outcomes
• Experience delivering complex manufacturing projects, including integrating equipment, processes, and technology into existing operations
• Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies

• Experience in a high-capital, technology-driven environment

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

The range for this position is $130,000.00 - $175,000.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. 

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