OPM Product Launch Director

Job Description:

Come be DISRUPTIVE with us At Milwaukee Tool, our most valued resource is our dedicated team of employees - employees who work with a passion to be the best and an unparalleled pride in their work and in the Milwaukee brand. We know that the only way to sustain growth and success is to value each person within the organization that's why we invest in an individual's growth and development from day one.

All our teams touch every step of the process, that is why our teams are some of the key contributors to our continuous innovations. The fast-paced, agile environment continuously delivers disruptive technologies by providing every team with the resources needed to excel and working directly with End Users to understand how to deliver heavy duty products with high performance. We create Best in Class products by leveraging advanced analysis tools, extensive testing regimes, state-of-the-art manufacturing processes and cross-functional agility.

The OPM Product Launch Director is responsible for leading the OPM (Operations Project Management) department overseeing global strategic operations for growing segments within the Power Tools business. The ideal candidate a leader with proven -big picture- strategic vision, problem solving and change management experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, including scope, milestones, deliverables, and risk mitigation strategies. Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Lead project reviews  with executive leadership.
• Own the launch budget, including forecasting, tracking, and reporting.
• Allocate resources effectively across multiple concurrent projects.
• Oversee plant readiness activities including equipment installation, process validation, workforce training, and documentation.
• Ensure manufacturing sites are fully prepared for product introduction or transfer.
• Coordinate with site leadership to resolve operational bottlenecks and ensure smooth ramp-up.
• Determine optimal manufacturing footprint and capability to support long-term category growth with differentiated needs.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure product categories have a sustainable and scalable sourcing strategy.
• Consistently visualize the entire scope of a project with very little guidance.
• Communicate, both verbally and written, to ensure all groups are working toward the goal of timely project completion. Regularly make presentations of project status for various levels of the organization.
• Quickly, effectively, and candidly frame up and escalate business risks/opportunities to senior leadership. Converge solutions, options, and plans, given general direction, for leadership discussion in a relevant timeframe.
• Vital to be extremely organized and detailed-oriented.
• Possess a high sense of urgency and deliver information in a timely manner.
• Maintain a strategic cross-functional mindset and understand how team decisions will impact the entire organization.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or equivalent years of directly related experience in Operations roles.
• Master's degree in business Operation Management is preferred.
• Graduate studies are preferred in business areas such as Project Management, Finance, or Organizational Studies.
• Formal project management training preferred.
• Proven experience successfully managing medium to high complexity projects.
• Minimum +10 years of experience in project management of operations or manufacturing experience. Proven experience with operations financial analysis and models (i.e. Standard Costing, CapEx).
• Operations experience with NPD, sourcing, forecasting, and inventory planning is a plus.
• Written and verbal communication and collaboration skills in an executive setting. Ability to establish rapport and credibility.
• Excellent problem identification and resolution skills.
• Results driven and deadline oriented. Ability to manage projects to aggressive schedules and results.
• Ability to handle fast paced and agile culture. Ability to adapt to constant change and competing priorities.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software including Microsoft Project.
• Experience with international work, factories, and teams.
• Periodic travel (domestic and international) may be required up to 50%.
• Advanced English.

Please submit resume in English