Chief of Staff - Manufacturing/Project Manager

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Chief of Staff / Project Manager located in Dallas, Tx.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Chief of Staff / Project Manager role involves serving as a strategic partner to the Manufacturing Site General Manager, driving cross-functional alignment, cultural transformation, and operational excellence through leadership, project management, and change enablement.

What a typical day looks like:

• Partner with the General Manager to develop and implement site strategy, governance, and execution plans.
• Collaborate with the Business Excellence Manager and Director of Manufacturing to define, implement and govern site KPIs, and produce status reports, including project financials.
• Establish and maintain project governance structures, including steering committees, decision-making protocols, and escalation paths.
• Lead cross-functional teams through all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure successful project delivery and performance.
• Coordinate with administrative teams to plan and execute site events, including customer visits and senior leadership engagements.
• Facilitate staff meetings and leadership workshops.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, reports, and updates for leadership reviews.
• Lead up, across, and throughout the organization to influence decision-making, align priorities, and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Champion change management efforts to support strategic and operational improvements.
• Foster collaboration and teamwork across departments to achieve business objectives.
• Establish and maintain cadence for strategic reviews and performance tracking.
• Drive leadership team culture initiatives and development planning.
• Assess root causes of operational challenges and guide teams toward effective solutions.
• Advise and support lower-level project and product managers to ensure alignment with site goals and policies.
• Assist in the management and execution of global and regional programs.
• Interact frequently with senior and middle management across global and regional teams.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree in addition to 5 years of experience in materials, sales, marketing, engineering, manufacturing and/or program administration or related experience.
• Experience working in matrixed organizations and with senior leadership teams.
• Strong strategic thinking and organizational planning skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
• Ability to lead change and influence across all levels of the organization.
• Skilled in data analysis, KPI development, and performance reporting.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• Demonstrates advanced functional, technical and people and/or process management skills as well as customer (external and internal) relationship skills.

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Job Category

OperationsRelocation: Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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