Project Leader jobs in United States, Wisconsin, Madison

Perform the daily operations of the plant to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line. Impacts the team’s ability to achieve safety, quality and timeliness of objectives. The role is subject to operating policy objectives. There is moderate autonomy within the role. High levels of operational judgment are required to achieve outcomes required.
Roles and Responsibilities

Manage an operation, business, unit, or part of a production facility in order to reach defined targets in quality, cost, delivery and safety. Ensure continuous business improvement according to benchmarks and standards. Team management of salaried employees. This does not include production supervisors who oversee hourly employees.
Requires specialized knowledge within the function. Influence the development of strategy for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and influences policy formulation.
Interprets simple internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work.
Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and is able to construct and provide recommendations. Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.
May lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others' options on particular topics. May guide others to consider a different point of view.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years production, supply chain experience or leadership or High School diploma/GED and 10 years production or supply chain experience.
Led teams of 10–20 personnel, fostering collaboration and achieving production and delivery targets.
Managed end-to-end supply chain or manufacturing projects, with the ability to identify & implement best practices along with delivering on time and within budget.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering field
5+ years of experience in verbal and written communication across cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
MBA or Master’s degree
Experience withApplied project management methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) to improve operational efficiency.

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Lead cross-functional collaboration to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable bottom-line results. Track and report key performance indicators including labor hour consumption, work order completion, inventory accuracy,...

GE HealthCare Production Team Leader United States, Wisconsin, Madison

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Key Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional collaboration to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable bottom-line results.
Track and report key performance indicators including labor hour consumption, work order completion, inventory accuracy, throughput, capacity, and customer complaints.
Establish and monitor team goals aligned with quality standards and operational targets.
Develop and manage the operational budget for the assigned functional area.
Translate business unit objectives into actionable goals within the manufacturing department.
Monitor productivity and ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of customer commitments.
Design and implement training programs to enhance workforce capability and performance.
Champion compliance and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives in support of plant-wide goals.
Drive the implementation of LEAN manufacturing principles and practices.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience in production, supply chain, or leadership; OR High School diploma/GED with 7 years of relevant experience; OR completion of a GE Healthcare Leadership Program.
Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
Demonstrated success in implementing best practices and navigating ambiguity in dynamic environments.

Your impactBeing the Construction Project Leader or Assistant Project Lead on WisDOT projects.Documenting contractor progress and quantities completedPerforming daily inspections to verify that the Contractor work is being completed in...

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09.05.2025

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Jacobs Construction Project Leader/Engineer United States, Wisconsin, Madison

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Your impact

Being the Construction Project Leader or Assistant Project Lead on WisDOT projects.

Documenting contractor progress and quantities completed

Performing daily inspections to verify that the Contractor work is being completed in accordance with the contract documents

Preparing daily construction reports that identify the contractor workforce, equipment, and activities, site visitors, and includes daily progress photos

Reviewing contract plans, specifications, submittals and material information

Reporting and documenting any field conditions that deviate from the Contract

Utilizing contract documents to perform general monitoring and documentation of construction activities.

In this role you'll be part of a project team, surrounded by expert mentorship to help you thrive and opportunities to grow in your career. You'll communicate with members of the Jacobs team, client, and contractor and work together to mitigate or eliminate project risks. You’ll be accountable for interacting with our construction sites, clients, and management to support the project team. Your keen ability to communicate effectively and maintain organized documentation records will be key to tackling project challenges.

Your impactBeing the Construction Project Leader or Assistant Project Lead on WisDOT projects.Documenting contractor progress and quantities completedPerforming daily inspections to verify that the Contractor work is being completed in...

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03.05.2025

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Jacobs Construction Project Leader/Engineer United States, Wisconsin, Madison

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Your impact

Being the Construction Project Leader or Assistant Project Lead on WisDOT projects.

Documenting contractor progress and quantities completed

Performing daily inspections to verify that the Contractor work is being completed in accordance with the contract documents

Preparing daily construction reports that identify the contractor workforce, equipment, and activities, site visitors, and includes daily progress photos

Reviewing contract plans, specifications, submittals and material information

Reporting and documenting any field conditions that deviate from the Contract

Utilizing contract documents to perform general monitoring and documentation of construction activities.

In this role you'll be part of a project team, surrounded by expert mentorship to help you thrive and opportunities to grow in your career. You'll communicate with members of the Jacobs team, client, and contractor and work together to mitigate or eliminate project risks. You’ll be accountable for interacting with our construction sites, clients, and management to support the project team. Your keen ability to communicate effectively and maintain organized documentation records will be key to tackling project challenges.