Position Overview

The Manufacturing Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing manufacturing projects

from initiation through completion. This role ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in

compliance with customer requirements and company quality standards. The Project Manager serves as the primary

liaison between customers, engineering, production, quality, purchasing, and finance teams.

Roles and Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

Manage multiple manufacturing projects simultaneously from order receipt through delivery.
• Develop project schedules, milestones, and resource plans.
• Monitor project progress and adjust plans as needed to meet deadlines.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers regarding project status.
• Communicate schedule changes, challenges, and project updates to stakeholders
• Ensure customer requirements are clearly understood and executed.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards, safety policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Support quality inspections, audits, and corrective actions. Maintain accurate project documentation and

record.

Production Coordination
• Coordinate with engineering, production, quality, procurement, and logistics teams.
• Ensure materials, labor, and equipment are available to support project schedules.
• Monitor manufacturing performance and resolve production bottlenecks.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project budgets.
• Track project costs, labor hours, and material expenditures.
• Support invoicing milestones and project closeout activities.

Reporting
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs), including:

o On-Time Delivery

o Budget Performance (CTC)

o Gross margin performance

o Material Schedule Adherence

o Customer Satisfaction

Qualifications

Experience
• 3-7 years of project management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience managing production schedules, budgets, and customer relationships.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred. Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and supply chain operations.