Mfg Operations and Systems Project Manager (6281)

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Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities.

The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns.

We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you're a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you're new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career.

Position Overview:

This position reports to the VP, Manufacturing Ops and Director, SCS Manufacturing. The Manufacturing Operations and Systems Project Manager leads cross-functional initiatives that strengthen day-to-day production operations while delivering system-focused projects that enhance reliability, digital capability, and workflow efficiency. The role blends operational problem-solving with structured project management, ensuring that manufacturing systems, equipment integrations, and process improvements directly support stable, predictable, and high-performing operations. Embedded within the production environment, this position serves as a key connector across manufacturing operations, engineering, IT, maintenance, quality, and senior leadership to align priorities, reduce risk, and drive sustainable improvements.

Responsibilities and Duties: (*Indicates an Essential Function)

Operational Stability and Production Support

• Monitor production lines for early indicators of drift, bottlenecks, or instability impacting throughput, cost or quality.
• Lead rapid response efforts during unplanned downtime, coordinating cross-functional teams to restore operations and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct structured root-cause analysis and ensure corrective and preventive actions CAPA are implemented,tracked and sustained.
• Maintain operational dashboards, KPIs, and escalation pathways that support real-time decision-making.
• Assess operational impacts of new equipment, process changes, or product introductions.
• Partner with Finance to develop accurate cost positions, CAPEX requests, and productivity tracking
• Author clear, professional presentations to support CAPEX justification and communicate complex concepts concisely to leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Systems Integration and Project Delivery

• Manage projects involving MES, CMMS, automation platforms, digital tools, and equipment-supporting systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, IT, and automation teams to define and validate system requirements aligned with operational needs.
• Coordinate testing, validation, and commissioning of new systems and production handoff.
• Troubleshoot system-related issues that affect production performance, data integrity or workflow reliability.
• Identify and implement for small-scale automation or digital enhancements that reduce manual steps and operational risk.

Data, Analytics, and Continuous Improvement

• Analyze downtime data, system logs, and operational metrics to identify chronic issues and improvement opportunities.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on system reliability, data accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Improve workflows, digital processes, and material flow to reduce friction, delays and production stoppages.
• Participate in FMEA and risk reviews, ensuring both operational and system-related risks are identified and mitigated.

Cross-Functional Leadership and Coordination

• Serve as the liaison across production, engineering, IT, maintenance, quality and leadership teams for operational and system initiatives.
• Facilitate alignment on project scope, priorities, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Communicate project status, risks, and operational impacts clearly at all organizational levels.
• Influence adoption of best practices in both manufacturing operations and systems usage across the factory.