Manufacturing Project Manager

Job Title : Manufacturing Project Manager

Location : Holstein, IA

Type: Direct Hire / Full time

Pay + Benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Seeking an experienced Manufacturing Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams in the successful execution of manufacturing, capital, and business initiatives.
• This role is responsible for initiating, planning, executing, and closing projects while promoting consistent project management best practices across the organization.
• The Project Manager will oversee and communicate the project portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, schedules, and budgets.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary owner and champion for assigned projects from initiation through completion.
• Develop, manage, and communicate detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and allocate resources to ensure effective project execution.
• Anticipate risks, identify constraints, and proactively develop mitigation strategies.
• Track project performance against scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, reports, and dashboards.
• Organize, facilitate, and lead project meetings, including status updates and post-project reviews.
• Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Train and mentor team members on project management tools, methodologies, and best
• practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to manufacturing processes and project delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Proven experience managing large capital, operational, or business transformation projects.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with cross-functional teams.
• Strong proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred or a minimum of 7 years of relevant project management experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.