Chief of Staff - Manufacturing

Position Salary: $130,000 – $140,000 (Depending on Experience) + Bonus Responsibilities Reporting to the General Manager, the Chief of Staff 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. 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. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field required; higher education is a plus 5+ years of experience in materials, sales, marketing, engineering, manufacturing and/or program administration or related experience in a manufacturing environment 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. 401K+ Matching PTO Bonus Tuition Reimbursement Relocation Assistance (Applicable if needed) #J-18808-Ljbffr Advantage Technical