Senior Project Manager
Experienced leader in project and manufacturing management with a strong track record of successfully driving projects to completion. Skilled in cross-functional communication and problem-solving, consistently enhancing team collaboration and operation efficiency.Key Achievements and Responsibilites• Optimized Workflow and Resource Allocation - Reduced lead time by 40% (from 8 to 5 weeks) on key components by coordinating job sequencing, managing work center capacities, and fostering collaboration between Production, Supply Chain, and Project Management teams. - Decreased run times by 30% on several parts through process and workflow changes. • Order and Customer Management - Managed up to 70% of all open orders, handling 25 active orders simultaneously. - Proactively managed order timelines, communicated with Sales and customers, and served as a liaison between customers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely order fulfillment. - Led weekly internal meetings with an 8-member team to address issues on a $20M+ 3-year program for the largest customer. • Material and Resource Optimization - Reduced raw material scrap from 7% to 3%, resulting in annual savings of over $200,000. - Utilized MRP to optimize resources for all production needs. • Process Improvement and Communication - Participated in team meetings to continuously improve processes, methods, and productivity. - Communicated with supervisors, peers, and subordinates through various channels. • Decision-Making and Prioritization - Demonstrated proficiency in company products and services to make critical workflow decisions, prioritize tasks, issue purchase orders, and maintain project timelines. - Fostered a collaborative team environment with an open-door policy for guidance and support.