Project Manager, Manufacturing

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Korber is seeking a Project Manager – Manufacturing to lead cross-functional coordination for large-scale system integration projects within the Postal and Parcel Logistics USA business unit. This role ensures timely and accurate release of Bill of Materials (BOM) in alignment with project schedules and execution plans. Acting as a key liaison between Engineering, Materials, Manufacturing, and Installation teams, the Project Manager drives material readiness from design to deployment.

 

This role requires strong leadership and project management skills to oversee release activities, coordinate stakeholders, resolve roadblocks, and manage risk. The Project Manager fosters accountability and continuous improvement to support operational readiness and successful customer delivery.

 

Your role in our team

• You will serve as a visible leader in coordinating with Engineering to finalize and validate complex product configurations, ensuring BOM integrity supports operational and technical goals.
• You will establish and manage KPIs for material readiness; report progress, escalate risks, and resolve roadblocks to maintain critical timelines.
• You will champion high standards of documentation accuracy, including release notes, configuration logs, and handover materials.
• You will align BOM structures with evolving project requirements in coordination with Order Configuration Management.
• You will lead risk assessment and mitigation related to material readiness and configuration scope, supporting project managers and senior leadership with data-driven recommendations.
• You will integrate new product release schedules with production and engineering workflows to ensure operational readiness.
• You will facilitate high-impact meetings with cross-functional teams to align execution plans, resolve dependencies, and reinforce accountability.
• You will ensure timely release and integration of Recommended Spare Parts Lists with Engineering and Customer Support.
• You will act as a problem-solving resource and escalation point for site teams during material shortages, availability challenges, and expedite requests.
• You will maintain comprehensive, auditable records of all release and configuration activities to support compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• You will champion quality, customer satisfaction, and delivery performance throughout the release process.
• You will represent the project release function during customer visits, readiness reviews, and installation ramp-up meetings; travel to sites as needed.
• You will lead or contribute to strategic initiatives that improve release processes, system accuracy, and project execution efficiency.
• You will monitor and manage project budgets, working closely with both internal and external teams to resolve gaps and optimize profitability.
• You will track project schedules, communicate root causes of delays, and drive solutions to prevent and reduce unplanned changes.
• You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product development, engineering, operations, procurement, quality, and logistics to ensure project success.
• You will serve as the primary point of contact for manufacturing-related project matters and facilitate collaboration among diverse technical and business teams.
• You will support new product introductions (NPI), process improvement initiatives, and technology transfers.
• You will foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement within project teams.

 

Your profile

• You have a bachelor’s degree in engineering management or a related technical field.
• You have more than 5 years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, logistics coordination, material release management, or related disciplines.
• You have strong working knowledge of product structure management, configuration control, and BOM lifecycle processes.
• You have prior experience in parcel logistics, warehouse automation, or industrial automation environments.
• You have demonstrated expertise in product and project BOM structure, with the ability to lead configuration and release activities across the product lifecycle.
• You have a strong understanding of product structure management in engineering and manufacturing environments.
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