SIOP Project Manager & Installation Readiness Lead

Description

• Ensure worksheet is fully complete before Engineering Release and before Clear-to-Build.
• Lead weekly Order Health Review with all functional owners.
• Install Readiness Scorecard results
• Ensure Engineering has completed all drawing updates for custom units.
• Document all changes and route them through SIOP Change Control.
• Identify gating issues early and drive resolution.
• Update the Order Book, Gantt, and readiness dashboard.
• Ensure technical feasibility is validated before the order is accepted.
• Control versions in SharePoint with proper approval and audit trail.
• Conduct weekly install readiness reviews for all units approaching install bays.
• Maintain an Install Readiness Scorecard across TMC, VSW, Haslet, BrandFX, and other install locations.
• Track steel body lead times and identify risk to install start.
• Support Engineering change management and ECO implementation.
• Translate customer specifications, PO details, bid sheets, and configuration notes into a controlled document.
• Escalate risks early and ensure OPD (Original Promise Date) integrity.
• Validate availability of Tier 1 materials and escalate shortages immediately.
• Ensure Engineering, Install, Scheduling, and Production use the worksheet as the single source of truth.
• Maintain the Order Book and master Gantt schedule.
• Provide Engineering with the completed Installation Worksheet.
• Validate final drawings, BOM, and routings.
• Track milestone completion and enforce gate lock discipline.
• Approve or reject change requests based on:
• Drive daily/weekly follow-up across Scheduling, Engineering, Inventory, Install, Production, and Customer Care.
• Update all documents (Worksheet, Gantt, Order Book) upon approval.
• Align with Install Supervisors on bay sequencing, labor planning, and install priorities.
• Provide daily visibility to SIOP leadership on order status, risks, and progress.
• Review chassis prep, mounting requirements, accessories, and any custom installation requirements.
• Confirm the product configuration is buildable and meets customer expectations.
• Own each order from Gate 1 → Gate 8.
• Confirm all technical requirements are available prior to Frozen Period entry.
• Install start schedule adherence
• Create and maintain the official Installation Worksheet for every order.
• Coordinate preliminary drawings and spec interpretation with Engineering.

Requirements

• Gate status
• Clear-to-Build On-Time %
• Strong manufacturing project management experience
• CTB impact
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Strong communication and follow-up discipline
• Own change-control SOP for all customer and engineering changes.
• Tier 1 and long-lead readiness metrics
• OPD variance
• Familiarity with Epicor, CTB process, Gantt scheduling, and SIOP principles
• Ability to coordinate across multiple sites and departments
• Frozen period violations (target = zero)
• Understanding of BOMs, routings, engineering drawings
• High attention to detail and documentation accuracy

Benefits

• Frozen period rules
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• % Orders on-time through each gate

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance