Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Project Manager – Manufacturing Operations

Location: Kingston, WA
Schedule: Full-Time, 100% Onsite
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: Approximately $95,000 annually, DOE

CV Resources is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization in Kingston, WA to identify an experienced Project Manager . This is a highly visible, customer-facing role responsible for driving projects from initial planning through manufacturing, delivery, and post-sale support.

This position serves as a key liaison between customers and internal teams including sales, engineering, procurement, production, quality, finance, and shipping. The ideal candidate is a proactive project leader who can anticipate challenges, keep complex projects moving forward, and communicate confidently with customers throughout the process.

• Manage projects from initial planning and scheduling through manufacturing, shipping, installation when applicable, and after-sale service.
• Develop project schedules, timelines, critical paths, milestones, and resource requirements.
• Monitor project scope, budgets, materials, inventory, production progress, and delivery timelines.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing/Supply Chain, Production, Quality Assurance, Accounting, Contract Administration, and Shipping.
• Serve as a primary point of communication for customers, providing clear updates regarding project status, timelines, quality, and deliverables.
• Proactively identify risks, delays, or operational challenges and develop corrective action plans to keep projects on track.
• Partner closely with production teams to ensure customer and contractual timelines are met.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, reports, and project data.
• Support bid/proposal preparation and contract administration as needed.
• Participate in post-project reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Help ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, and in accordance with customer and quality requirements.

• SAP Business One (SAP B1) experience 
• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field
• 5+ years of project management experience
• 2–5+ years of experience within a manufacturing and/or construction environment
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, production timelines, materials, and resource planning
• Excellent customer service and relationship management skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines
• Experience with project management and scheduling software
• Salesforce or similar CRM experience
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence navigating customer issues, changing timelines, and challenging conversations
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach with the ability to anticipate issues rather than simply react to them

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing Project Manager who enjoys being close to the operation, building strong customer relationships, and taking true ownership of projects from start to finish.

CV Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer.