Project Manager at Vaco, LLC

Statesville, NC 28625

About the Job

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to oversee the consolidation of manufacturing and distribution facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in managing complex, multi-location projects with an emphasis on logistics, supply chain optimization, and operational efficiency. This role demands excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans detailing timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, vendors, and cross-functional teams, to align on project objectives.
Budget Management: Create and monitor project budgets, ensuring cost control and financial accountability.
Risk Mitigation: Identify and address potential risks (operational, financial, and regulatory) while implementing effective mitigation strategies.
Change Management: Facilitate smooth transitions of personnel, equipment, and processes, including training and integration of new teams.
Logistics Coordination: Manage the physical relocation of assets, including transportation, customs, and warehousing solutions.
Operational Efficiency: Ensure that relocations enhance manufacturing capacity, improve distribution timelines, and boost overall productivity.
Data Analysis & Reporting: Utilize Excel and other tools to track project progress, analyze performance metrics, and report insights to senior leadership.
Resource Allocation: Optimize the use of human capital, equipment, and other resources throughout the project lifecycle.
Timeline Adherence: Maintain project schedules, making adjustments as necessary to address delays or unforeseen challenges.
Team Leadership: Lead and motivate cross-functional teams, fostering accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.

Skills/Qualifications:

Proven experience managing large-scale relocation and consolidation projects, particularly in manufacturing and distribution.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and project tracking.
In-depth knowledge of supply chain, logistics, and distribution center operations.
Financial acumen with the ability to manage significant budgets and evaluate ROI.
Exceptional leadership and team management capabilities.
Excellent communication skills for conveying complex information to various stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a focus on compliance.
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet).

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of project management experience, specifically in relocations and consolidations.
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is preferred.
Experience with international logistics and manufacturing relocations is a plus.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.