Mid Level Operations Project Lead Jobs

Work Location: Portland, OR

Your Career. Your Impact. Our Future.

At Oregon Tool, Inc., every Team Member drives our success. Your growth fuels our progress, empowering you to take initiative, share your ideas, and help shape what’s next. With a long history of innovation and a pioneering spirit, we’re a global team built on humility, grit, and collaboration – where every voice is valued and every contribution matters. If you’re ready to bring your perspective and thrive in a people-first culture, join us and make an impact.

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT:

Coordinates all aspects of project(s) from initiation through close. Organizes cross-functional activities, ensuring successful completion of projects. This position manages people and other resources indirectly across functional disciplines as part of cross-functional team.

THE DETAILS:

Project Management

• Lead manufacturing network optimization projects using scope-appropriate methods, including transfers among operations and suppliers
• Define scope, communications, risk mitigation, timelines, dependencies, and constraints
• Meet milestones and objectives by coordinating cross-functional, internal, and external resources
• Partner with Manufacturing, SIOP, and Procurement to optimize the global network and coordinate international tooling and equipment transfers
• Manage schedule, scope, and cost changes; assess portfolio impact; and report progress to stakeholders
• Lead change management for cross-site resourcing projects and conduct post-project lessons learned
• Develop and facilitate global project best practices while training and coaching sub-project managers and team members
• Utilize internal AI capabilities to accelerate project delivery, improve data-driven decision making, automate routine project management activities, and optimize resource utilization throughout the manufacturing network optimization journey

Communication

• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally across all organizational levels and global teams, translating technical concepts for nontechnical audiences
• Develop and deliver proposals, presentations, and regular progress reports to teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Business or related field, or equivalent experience obtained on the job
• 5 years proven project/program management experience with formal project management methodology
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a Manufacturing operation
• PMP Certification preferred
• Experience working with and leading cross functional teams
• Experience managing in a global environment, requiring strong communication in a cross functional/cross cultural environment where English is a second language
• Ability to use AI technology to create efficiencies and use data to think strategically.
• Must have excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and public speaking with ability to express oneself clearly and in technical and non-technical terms
• Excellent project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to drive projects through to completion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP/data management software (SAP preferred)

Availability:

• Available to work on site as required by job; eligible for domestic and international travel as required

At Oregon Tool, we provide a reasonable, good-faith estimate of the compensation range for this role of $110,000 to 135,000 + Bonus. Final offers are based on various factors such as experience, skills, qualifications and internal equity. This range may vary based on geographic location where the position is filled, and most new hires are not typically hired at the top of the range.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits available on day one (no waiting period)
• 401k matching (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 3% = 4.5% match on 6% contribution)
• Retirement Savings Plus Plan*
• Earn up to 120 hours vacation during your first year of service
• Paid holidays and one paid Community Involvement Day available per calendar year
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Global company with small company feel
• Casual work attire
• Complimentary snack and coffee/tea to keep you fueled
• Onsite cafeteria offering a variety of convenient options
• Onsite Physical Therapist
• Onsite Fitness center
• Public Transit access

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  Based on geographic location and company performance.

WHO WE ARE:

Oregon Tool, Inc. is a global, premium-branded, aftermarket-driven precision-cutting tool platform. At Oregon Tool, it is our goal to create, cultivate and sustain a global, inclusive people-first culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our Team Members, customers, and communities. We welcome applications from all skilled individuals, including those from groups traditionally underrepresented, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company #SharperTogether.

To learn more about our company and history visit us at: https://www.oregontool.com.

Oregon Tool, Inc. will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is contingent on a background investigation and drug screen. Oregon Tool, Inc. does not discriminate based on sex, race, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under law.

During the application process we will not ask for or collect any confidential, proprietary, or sensitive personally identifiable information (e.g., date of birth; driver’s license number; or credit card, bank account or other financial information). If you submit such information, you do so at your own risk, and we will not be liable to you or responsible for consequences of your submission. This notice should not be construed as an offer of employment or creating any terms of employment.

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