Schluter Systems · 5 hours ago
Program Manager
Plattsburgh, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $170K/yr
10+ years expSchluter Systems is a family-owned and internationally renowned company that has been rapidly growing over the last 10 years. The Program Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of new manufacturing and distribution facility projects, ensuring that all activities are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification.
Building MaterialConstructionSmart Building
Hiring Manager
Elizabeth Guillette
Responsibilities
Lead the full lifecycle of new plant programs from initial concept through commissioning, startup, and stabilization
Develop and maintain the master integrated project plan, ensuring alignment among construction, equipment procurement, process engineering, operations, and distribution workstreams
Serve as the primary point of accountability for program scope, schedule, budget, risks, and communication
Ensure cross-functional teams are coordinated, informed, and operating against common goals and critical path activities
Define project milestones, success metrics, and key performance indicators for project completion and GO LIVE
Coordinate permitting, environmental compliance, and regulatory start-up requirements
Oversee plant layout development, including material flow, automation design, warehousing strategy, and production line configuration, etc
Establish and manage budget tracking, cost forecasts, and change control processes
Establish business meeting rhythms with cross functional teams to review schedule progress metrics, discuss issues and risks and develop recovery plans where necessary Stakeholder & Partner Management
Lead communication across executive leadership. Facilitate as necessary vendors, contractors, and internal teams’ communications
Work with company building team leadership and attend design and construction reviews, issue escalation, and decision-making forums
Facilitate relationships with architects, general contractors, systems integrators, OEMs, and logistics partners
Ensure alignment between corporate strategy, operations leadership, and site-level execution teams
Coordinate the ramp-up plan including hiring, training, equipment commissioning, validation, quality system deployment, and safety protocols
Drive readiness for manufacturing, warehousing, shipping, receiving, and inventory management processes
Lead risk identification, mitigation planning, and recovery strategies
Support the development of SOPs, work instructions, and maintenance plans as the facility prepares for GO LIVE
Apply lean manufacturing and project management best practices to improve project timelines, cost performance, and plant efficiency
Conduct post-project reviews and implement lessons learned for future ops major project upgrades or expansions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or related field (master's preferred)
10+ years of large-scale project or program management experience, preferably in manufacturing, logistics, or facility expansion
Proven track record of managing new plant construction, equipment installations, or distribution center launches
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, material flow, automation, and supply chain operations
Excellent structured problem-solving skills and experience
Experience leading cross-functional teams and working with senior leaders, contractors, and engineers
Proficiency with project management tools and ability to learn new ones as necessary (i.e. MS Project, Planview, etc.)
Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation and communication skills
Willing to travel 10-20% depending on project
PMP, Lean Six Sigma, Toyota Production Systems or similar training or certifications
Experience with automated distribution systems, WMS/WCS/WES, MES, or advanced manufacturing technologies
Highly organized integrator who thrives in complex, fast-moving environments
Able to translate strategy into structured, executable project plans
Strong influencer who builds trust and alignment across diverse teams
Problem-solver with an operational mindset and a passion for plant startups
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Generous Paid Time Off
10 Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Biannual Bonus Program
401k with Company Match
Company Paid Life Insurance
Annual Reviews and Merit Based Raises
Room for Advancement and Career Growth
Company
Schluter Systems
Schluter Systems engages in tile and stone installation that offers shower systems, membranes, resilient surface coverings & floor warming.
Founded in 1966Plattsburgh, New York, USA
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brad Van Brunt
Chief Operating Officer - North America
Kassidy Elliott
Executive Assistant To Chief Operations Officer
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