As worldwide experts in filtration, MANN+HUMMEL develop solutions for vehicles, industrial applications, clean air inside vehicles and the sustainable use of water. With team spirit and an open culture of communication, we are continuously working towards achieving our vision of ‘leadership in filtration’. Become part of our team.
Job Description
Role Information
- This position is 100% onsite in Gastonia, NC
- This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future
Main Tasks
- Lead cross-functional project teams (operations, engineering, quality, product management, distribution).
- Facilitate project review meetings and ensure objectives for cost, quality, and delivery are met.
- Develop clear project plans, schedules, trackers, and milestone updates.
- Present concise, audience-appropriate project updates to leadership and stakeholders.
- Identify risks early, implement mitigation actions, and manage scope changes.
- Coordinate resources, establish priorities, and ensure accountability across teams.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, reports, and communication logs.
- Build strong working relationships across shop floor, engineering, maintenance, and management.
- Support shop-floor activities, trials, and validation as needed.
- Maintain urgency, follow-through, and consistent execution of commitments.
Educational Requirements
− Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field OR 2 years relevant experience.
Experience Requirements
- 1–3 years leading or coordinating projects.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and diverse technical levels.
- Demonstrated ability to stay composed and effective under pressure.
Skills
- Leadership & Ownership:
- Takes initiative; drives tasks to completion.
- Sets expectations and influences without authority.
- Strong presentation and visualization skills.
- Prioritization, scheduling, time management, and milestone tracking.
- Attention to detail and strong documentation discipline.
- Works effectively across roles, levels, and personalities.
- Builds strong relationships with operators, engineers, and managers.
- Objective analysis, root-cause thinking, and solution generation.
- Proficient in Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint.
- Able to interpret basic manufacturing processes.
- Up to 50% travel domestic/international
Preferred
- Project Management Certification (CAPM/PMP).
- Experience in manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated development potential (learning agility, adaptability, curiosity).
Are you full of ideas? Are you keen to take on responsibility and really achieve something? Then our doors are open to you. This company lives out its values, gives people the freedom to use their own initiative, and offers many development exciting opportunities and many exciting projects – all of which awaits you here.