Senior Project Manager- Nearshore

Why Us?

With a mantra of Empowering Human Potential, Hanger, Inc. is the world's premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products, offering the most advanced O&P solutions, clinically differentiated programs and unsurpassed customer service. Hanger's Patient Care segment is the largest owner and operator of O&P patient care clinics nationwide. Through its Products & Services segment, Hanger distributes branded and private label O&P devices, products and components, and provides rehabilitative solutions to the broader market. With 160 years of clinical excellence and innovation, Hanger's vision is to lead the orthotic and prosthetic markets by providing superior patient care, outcomes, services and value. Collectively, Hanger employees touch thousands of lives each day, helping people achieve new levels of mobility and freedom.

Could This Be For You?

The Nearshore Project Manager plays a critical role, initially overseeing the project planning and buildout of our new facility, and eventually transitioning to manage the day-to-day O&P Mexicali fabrication operations.

The ideal candidate will serve as the primary company interface for designing, planning, procuring, scheduling, and establishing production readiness while reporting to the Director, Fabrication. This position will require cross-functional coordination with various departments, including Customer Service, Supply Chain, Finance/Inventory, and the contracted Mexico shelter company and personnel. The Project Manager will oversee the facility construction and act as an internal fabrication startup project manager and grow into assuming the role of HFN Manager, Fabrication.

Your Impact

• Develop a comprehensive project plan, including scope, timeline, budget, and resource allocation.
• Identify, specify, order, and install production equipment.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional teams, including consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders, to ensure project success.
• Manage the project budget, tracking expenses, and making necessary adjustments to ensure cost control.
• Create and maintain project schedules, monitor progress, and adjust timelines as needed.
• Establish production equipment layout in a lean configuration ensuring maximum operational efficiency and employee safety.
• Manage ERP/MRP, capacity, lead time, and assembly schedule for assigned products.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing issues that may impact project delivery.
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status and milestones.
• Build strong communications between the site fabrication department and its stakeholders, including customers, clinics, central purchasing, and all departments within Hanger.
• Ensure that all permits, licenses, and regulatory requirements are met throughout the project and steady state operation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost optimization throughout the project.
• Plan and coordinate available resources to achieve production rates, quality standards, and financial objectives.
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop department personnel.
• Quality Assurance: Implement quality control measures to ensure that the plant meets all regulatory and safety standards.
• Organize daily workflow and Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to maximize productivity while maintaining product quality.
• Manage ERP/MRP, capacity, lead time, and assembly schedule for assigned products.
• Ensure a safe working environment and promote safety awareness among employees.
• Perform all other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Spanish/English bilingual proficiency.
• 8 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 5 years in Lean Manufacturing environments.
• Minimum 3 years of planning and scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 4-year degree (Engineering preferred) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

Preferred

• Five years' orthotics/prosthetics fabrication production experience.
• Master Black Belt or Black Belt.
• American Board Certified (ABC) registered technician preferred in Orthotics and or Prosthetics.

Additional Success Factors

• Proven problem-solving skills in manufacturing challenges, personnel management, and operational efficiency.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proven supervisory or leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and production work simultaneously.
• Track record of production and quality assurance.
• Computer skills, including ERP/MRP implementation (such as Epicor, SAP, Oracle), word processing, spreadsheet, and data entry.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Ability to create, develop, and maintain positive working relationships.
• Demonstrated collaboration and communication skills.

• Demonstrate Core Values:
• Act with integrity in all ways and at all times, remaining honest, transparent, and respectful in all relationships.
• Keep the patient at the center of everything you do, building lifelong trust.
• Foster open collaboration and constructive dialogue with everyone around you.
• Continuously innovate new solutions, influencing and responding to change.
• Focus on superior outcomes and calibrate work processes for outstanding results.

Our Investment in You

Employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for the following benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 8 Paid Holidays per Year
• Paid Vacation Time Off
• Paid Sick Time Off
• 8 hours of paid time to volunteer in your community
• Floating Holiday
• Life Insurance
• Medical Flex Spend Account
• Dependent Care Flex Spend Account
• Free employee assistance program
• 401(k)
• Full-time employees are also eligible for short-term and long-term disability insurance

Hanger, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. All conditions and privileges of employment are administered to all employees without discrimination or harassment because of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, special disabled veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. The company will comply with all applicable state or local fair employment laws that forbid discrimination or harassment on the basis of other protected characteristics. Retaliation against any employee for filing or supporting a complaint of discrimination or harassment is prohibited.