Job Description
Title: Supply Chain Project Leader
Location: Maplewood, MN
Job Type: Contract (12 months)
Compensation: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour (W2)
Industry: Medical Devices
About The Role
Our client is a global, diversified manufacturing and technology organization with a strong presence across multiple international markets. They are seeking a Supply Chain Project Leader to drive large-scale, strategic supply chain and manufacturing transformation initiatives. This role partners closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to lead complex, end-to-end projects that shape the future of a global manufacturing network.
The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of strategic thinking, execution discipline, and change leadership in highly regulated, matrixed environments.
Job Description
As the Supply Chain Project Leader, you will lead complex, cross-functional manufacturing and supply chain transformation projects from initial scope through execution and closeout.
Responsibilities Include
- Serve as the project lead for strategic and complex manufacturing and supply chain transition initiatives with global, cross-functional teams
- Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, dependencies, resources, and milestones in partnership with senior leadership
- Own end-to-end project execution, including stage-gate preparation and decision-making support
- Ensure delivery of project outcomes while managing cost, schedule, quality, resource planning, and compliance with corporate policies and standards
- Maintain and actively manage RAID (Risks, Actions, Issues, Decisions) logs across all initiatives, proactively escalating critical risks as needed
- Act as the primary escalation point for functional and cross-functional project challenges
- Continuously improve project methodologies, standards, and tools; train and coach stakeholders on effective execution practices
- Provide structured support to leaders and teams through organizational and operational transitions, recognizing both business and change management impacts
- Manage project governance, reporting, and documentation to ensure transparency and accuracy
- Drive adherence to — and continuous improvement of — enterprise processes, systems, standards, and project management tools
Qualifications
Required
- Proven experience leading strategic, complex projects within large-scale manufacturing, supply chain, or corporate transformation environments
- Demonstrated ability to own outcomes with a strong delivery and execution mindset
- Ability to connect enterprise-level strategy with detailed execution planning, including dependencies and risk management
- Strong financial acumen with experience aligning operational execution to financial objectives and value realization
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams
- Proven change management capabilities and experience leading teams through transformation in evolving environments
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, Power BI, and SAP
Preferred
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related discipline
- Project management or continuous improvement certifications such as PMP, Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC Black Belt), or Agile/Scrum Master
- Experience working within global manufacturing networks or highly regulated industrial environments
Benefits
Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family’s needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary: https://www.dahlconsulting.com/benefits-w2fta/.
How To Apply
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Equal Opportunity Statement
As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!
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