Manufacturing Project Manager – CapEx

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan, Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. We partner with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space, as well as clients in non-mobility industries, to deliver innovative solutions and accelerate product development. 

At Goken, we embrace our motto of “Time to Innovate” by pushing boundaries, cultivating entrepreneurial thinking, and empowering individuals who thrive on tackling challenges, embrace fresh ideas, and are driven to create solutions that shape the future. This mindset fuels our mission and empowers our teams to solve complex problems, deliver measurable value, and move our clients and industries forward.

Our Vision is to empower associates to drive innovation and lead meaningful change wherever it’s needed, ensuring we stay ahead of the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Our Mission is to build trust that fosters greatness in our people, excellence in our clients, and positive impact in the communities we serve.

Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being. We also foster a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.

Summary: 

This role will lead end-to-end project management for initiatives tailored to tire building operations, including automation of bead builders, sidewall applicators, and tread winders; IT integrations for real-time process monitoring; and infrastructure upgrades for energy-efficient conveyor systems.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct kickoff workshops with facility stakeholders (e.g., production supervisors, automation engineers, IT leads) to define project charters, including scope for tire building line reconfigurations. 
• Develop detailed project plans using MS Project, incorporating WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) for phases like rubber compounding optimization and PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) upgrades. 
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and risks for 3-5 concurrent projects, such as implementing IoT sensors for predictive maintenance on extruders or migrating legacy SCADA systems to cloud-based platforms. 
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for on-site implementations, ensuring minimal disruption to 24/7 tire production shifts. 
• Facilitate procurement of specialized equipment (e.g., robotic arms for ply layering) and vendor integrations, adhering to Michelin’s supplier qualification processes. 
• Track KPIs using Jira dashboards and Power BI reports, focusing on metrics like OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) for tire building machines (>85% target) and downtime reduction (<2% monthly). 
• Identify and mitigate risks, such as supply chain delays in cord fabric or safety hazards in high-heat curing zones, through regular Gemba walks and root cause analysis (e.g., 5-Why methodology). 
• Prepare executive summaries and present bi-weekly updates to senior leadership (e.g., Plant Manager, PSMT) on project status, using visuals for tire yield improvements and ROI projections. 
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and internal governance, including audits for electrical safety in automated lines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 7+ years of experience total project management experience
• 4-5 years of PMP-level experience (PMP cert. required) with complex, multi-stakeholder plant/factory projects
• Excellent communication and organizational skills 
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and stakeholders 
• Comfortable working on the plant floor (no hands-on work) 
• Proficient in all MS Office tools 
• Good organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Rubber/tire manufacturing experience is a plus

Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities for career growth and professional development, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.