Operations Project Manager

Operations Project Manager

For the past 80 years, M&D has led the aftermarket in remanufacturing innovation to address technological advancements and changing customer needs. In the past few decades, we have expanded beyond our remanufacturing roots to develop close (and sometimes exclusive) partnerships with the world's leading OEMs and manufacturers.

Those partnerships with key suppliers like Bosch, Garrett, Federal Mogul, Cummins, Stanadyne, Holset, BorgWarner, Delphi, Yanmar, Mitsubishi, Denso and others have been critical in honing our remanufacturing capabilities and expanding our parts offering to include new, no core options in fuel injectors and fuel pumps, diesel engine cylinder heads, blocks, crankshafts and connecting rods. M&D also stocks a complete assortment of turbos (new and remanufactured), inframe overhaul kits, filtration and aftertreatment parts including DPFs, DOCs, EGRs, sensors and other engine parts.

Our strong remanufacturing roots combined with our 40+ branch locations, a nationwide outside sales team of 25 and our close OEM & Manufacturer partnerships make us unique in the industry – no one understands diesel engine failure analysis and parts better than M&D. WE FUEL UPTIME.

Position Summary:

As an Operations Project Manager, you will assist in coordinating company-wide programs, overseeing project plans and systems, and supporting merger and acquisition integrations. Your ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with team members and stakeholders will be key in driving continuous improvement and your success in the role. Furthermore, this role demands an active learning mindset, open-minded thinker, and the ability to adapt to the fast-paced nature of our industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our operations team, implementing best practices, and optimizing procedures to enhance productivity, team member and customer satisfaction. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual to gain hands-on experience in operations and project management. If you are a self-motivated professional with a keen eye for detail and commitment to operational excellence, we invite you to apply and be a part of our forward-thinking organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in coordinating company-wide projects and programs to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with different departments to facilitate timely completion of projects and operational tasks within estimated budgets.
• Support the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures to enhance productivity.
• Coordinate communication between internal teams and external vendors to maintain strong working relationships.
• Participate in initiatives to optimize operations and reduce costs.
• Support merger and acquisition integration projects, including assisting in project managing workstreams related to operational improvements and data integration.
• Conduct root cause analysis to resolve operational and integration issues and recommend corrective actions to upper management.
• Assist in the preparation of management presentations.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices to ensure our operations remain competitive and efficient.
• Additional projects and tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Ideally, 1 - 2 years of experience in an operations or project management role within the automotive, trucking, aftermarket parts manufacturing and distribution or similar industry.
• This role is in-person at the corporate headquarters in Humble, TX (North Houston, Texas area).
• Periodic travel may be required for acquisition integrations and other operational projects.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Skillset in Microsoft Power BI and data analytics software and programming languages are a major plus.
• Experience in Project Management software tools is a plus (i.e. Smartsheet, Asana, etc.)
• Excellent organizational skills with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively liaise across departments and management levels. Fluency in Spanish a plus.
• Ability to work independently, proactively, and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Open to taking advantage of professional development opportunities during off-hours to improve your skillset.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screening.
• Fosters good coworker citizenship and contributes to a positive work environment.
• A willingness to learn how diesel engines operate and the parts therein.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, working on a computer.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 15 lbs.
• Office environment.
• This role is in-person at the corporate headquarters in Humble, TX (North Houston, Texas area).
• Exposure to shop environments that can include exposure to loud noises, extreme temperatures, dirt, and dust.
• Exposure to warehouse environments that can include exposure to loud noises, extreme temperatures, dirt, and dust.
• Prolonged periods of driving in vehicle.
• Ability to travel 10% - 20%, which includes overnight travel.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

M&D provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, military status, and genetic information.