Junior Project Manager - 1st Shift (7a-4:30p, $32-$36/hr)

Job Description

Job Description

JUNIOR PROJECT MANAGER - 1ST SHIFT

Cedarburg, WI (Milwaukee metro) | Full-time, direct hire, onsite

Schedule: 1st Shift, 7:00a - 4:30p

Pay: $32 - $36/hour, depending on experience

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

A family-owned plastic injection mold and precision machining manufacturer with a 65+ year history is adding a Junior Project Manager to its tooling division, which designs and builds injection molds for consumer goods, packaging and automotive markets. You will support the Project Management team on mold builds and run smaller component build projects, with a path to a full Project Manager role.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

- Help develop and update project plans for plastic injection mold builds, rebuilds and component projects

- Support scheduling of design, machining, assembly, sampling, purchased components and final approval milestones

- Manage smaller component builds or portions of larger mold builds and follow up on open items daily

- Prepare status updates, action item lists and reports

- Evaluate and communicate the cost and timing impact of design and scope changes; manage change orders

- Monitor project costs and resources; flag material and capacity risks

- Communicate progress, risks and delivery expectations to customers and internal teams

- Coordinate sales, design, CNC machining, toolmakers and quality, plus outside suppliers and subcontractors

- Support mold trials, sampling and validation and keep ISO-compliant project records

WHAT YOU NEED

- 5+ years in plastic injection mold building, toolmaking or a related manufacturing environment (required)

- Strong knowledge of toolmaking processes: design review, machining, EDM, assembly and sampling (required)

- Proficiency with CAD viewers to review mold designs and engineering changes

- High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or apprenticeship preferred

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

- ERP/MRP experience (M2M, NCR) preferred

BENEFITS

- Weekly pay

- Relocation assistance for qualified candidates

- Full health coverage including dental and vision

- HSA with employer contributions

- Life and AD&D insurance

- PTO and paid holidays

- Gainsharing bonus program

- 401(k) with 3% company match

- Company-provided PPE, prescription safety glasses and safety-toe shoe reimbursement

- On-site employee recreation center (fitness, golf simulator, pickleball)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Onsite at the tooling division plant. ISO certified and ITAR registered.