Project Manager – Manufacturing

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Develop capital investment proposals, project scopes of work, cost estimates, execution plans, and supporting documentation.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee project activities, including design, construction, installation, commissioning, startup, and project closeout.
• Track and report project costs, schedules, progress, and deliverables.
• Lead cross-functional, multidisciplinary project teams, including external engineering firms, contractors, and vendors.
• Develop and maintain project schedules while monitoring progress against established milestones.
• Ensure appropriate field technical support, construction management resources, and project systems are in place to support successful execution.
• Promote project success while maintaining a strong focus on environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with purchasing and procurement teams to support project execution and material requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable internal policies, industry standards, and environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Provide regular project updates and communicate risks, challenges, and progress to key stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, engineering technology, construction management, or a related technical field.
• At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• At least 3 years of demonstrated experience successfully leading and implementing engineering or capital projects.
• Strong project management, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% of the time to support projects at other manufacturing facilities, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Project or comparable project scheduling software.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Experience using EcoSys or similar project management and cost-control software.
• Experience in the Medium Density Fiberboard or wood-products industry.
• Seven or more years of experience in manufacturing.
• PMP certification.
• At least 5 years of demonstrated project management experience, including project development, planning, and execution.

Work Environment

• Location: Mount Jewett, Pennsylvania
• Work Arrangement: Fully onsite
• Travel: Up to 15%, based on project requirements
• Reports To: Maintenance Manager
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