USA Rare Earth is seeking a Plant Operation Project Manager to oversee capital projects at their NdFeB magnet manufacturing facility in Stillwater, OK. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, financial acumen, and experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly with capital project lifecycle management
Job Summary
The role drives the full lifecycle management of capital projects supporting the company's NdFeB magnet manufacturing facility in a high-growth startup environment.
Candidates must possess strong financial acumen to manage project budgets, cost forecasting, and variance reporting using Microsoft Business Central and Smartsheet.
The position requires leading cross-functional teams through engineering expansions, equipment installations, and plant upgrades while ensuring strict adherence to safety and quality standards.
Matching Summary
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USA Rare Earth is seeking a Plant Operation Project Manager to oversee capital projects at their NdFeB magnet manufacturing facility in Stillwater, OK. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, financial acumen, and experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly with capital project lifecycle management.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Microsoft Business Central ERP experience
Smartsheet project scheduling proficiency
Advanced Microsoft Excel budget modeling
Capital project lifecycle management
Vendor selection and RFP process
Nice-to-have
Power BI dashboard creation skills
Magnet or industrial manufacturing background
PMP certification or active pursuit
Executive-level reporting capabilities
High-growth startup environment experience
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
3-5 years of capital project management experience
Experience with ERP systems for financial management