Technical Project Manager

About ERMCO

Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc. (ERMCO) is the leading manufacturer of distribution transformers and engineered electrical solutions, serving electric utilities, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and industrial customers across North America. Headquartered in Dyersburg, Tenn., ERMCO delivers reliable, high-quality products that power homes, businesses, and communities across North America. 

With commitments to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, ERMCO is at the forefront of supporting grid modernization and energy transition. Our vertically integrated operations, customer-focused culture, and investment in people and technology make ERMCO the Most Valued Partner for delivering resilient, sustainable power infrastructure for the future.

Summary

The Technical Project Manager (Process Engineering and Continuous Improvement) is responsible for developing and executing a portfolio of projects and initiatives that enable the Single-Phase Pole Plant to achieve its strategic objectives including being viewed as the Most Valued Partner with its customers. The TPM will lead a team of Technical Process Engineers and be a key member of the Pole Plant Leadership team, reporting to the Pole Plant General Manager.

This position is located onsite in Dyersburg, TN. Relocation assistance is available.

Responsibilities 

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead the full lifecycle of manufacturing and technical projects from chartering through implementation and sustainment, ensuring delivery on time and within constraints (scope/cost/resources).
• Establish project governance: charters, milestones, tollgates, RAID logs, change control, and stakeholder communication cadence.
• Drive cross-functional alignment and execution across Ops, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning/Scheduling, Maintenance, and EHS.
• Translate business objectives into measurable targets using KPIs (throughput, lead time, WIP, FPY, scrap/rework, schedule adherence, OTD).
• Establish financial and operational business cases for major projects and verify realized benefits following implementation.  
• Maintain a pipeline of projects that support the Pole Plant in achievement of best-in-class Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost results. 
• Champion and build a Continuous Improvement Culture that engages the full workforce around improvement, in all aspects of the business.  
• Working closely with engineering and manufacturing, supports the addition of new equipment and processes including automation.  
• Develops a high-performing Process Engineering Team that is integrated into the Pole Plant.  

Flow Optimization/Lean System Design/Daily Management

• Diagnose and improve end-to-end system flow using modern Lean tools.  
• Map and redesign material and information pathways (routing, kitting, replenishment triggers, scheduling logic, shortages signaling) to reduce waiting, batching, expediting, and firefighting.
• Partner with planning/scheduling to improve schedule quality (constraint-based thinking, realistic load, execution discipline).
• Lead Lean deployments: value stream mapping, line balancing, pull systems (Kanban), standard work, visual management, and point-of-use organization.
• Build sustainment mechanisms: tiered daily management, Gemba routines, standard work audits, and leader standard work. 

Quality Systems Integration (Built-in Quality)

• Ensure improvements align with Quality Systems: control plans, process checks, layered audits, NCR/CAPA workflows, and mistake-proofing.
• Partner with Quality/Engineering to reduce defect escape and rework through improved process capability and controls. 

Risk Management, Change Management & Communication

• Identify risks early and develop mitigation plans (technical, operational, safety, quality, schedule, supply).
• Lead change management: training plans, standard work updates, adoption verification, and sustainment routines.
• Communicate clearly to leadership: concise updates with facts, options, and tradeoffs. 

People Leadership 

• Develop Process Engineers’ capability in modern lean tools and problem-solving approaches. 
• Conduct regular 1:1s and development planning; build a strong bench of technical talent for growth and ramps.
• Provide direct leadership, supervision, and development of a team of Process Engineers, including goal setting, prioritization, performance management, and coaching. 

Required Qualifications

• Experience in transformer manufacturing or similar high-mix industrial manufacturing environments preferred. 
• 8 to 10 yrs of leadership in Operations, Engineering, Quality or Continuous Improvement.  
• PMP and/or Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green Belt/Black Belt) preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Experience leading Continuous Improvement initiatives and building CI Project Pipelines.  
• Experience leading Kaizen or other focused improvement activities.  
• Strong collaboration skills, ability to drive execution through positive influence.    

Let’s Build the Future Together

At ERMCO, your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your impact is real. Whether you’re building on early career experience or launching your professional journey, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow in a manufacturing environment that values innovation and collaboration.

Join ERMCO and TRANSFORM your career!