Project Manager Value Stream Freight Runner

Project Manager
Value Stream – Freight Runner
Reports to: Group Leader

Shift: 5:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday – Thursday

Overtime may be required

Position Summary
The Project Manager (CustomerFacing Execution) is responsible for the successful execution of
complex OEM projects from quote award through shipment. This role serves as the primary
execution owner, ensuring projects progress on schedule with disciplined communication,
strong crossfunctional coordination, and early visibility to execution risks.
This position is customerfacing and executionfocused. The Project Manager owns schedules,
deliverables, and communication, while partnering with Group Leaders and functional teams for
technical, pricing, and strategic decisions.
Essential Functions
Customer Account Execution
Act as the primary point of contact for assigned large OEM customer accounts following
quote award
Lead project kickoff meetings and establish clear execution plans
Develop and manage project timelines, milestones, and deliverables
Coordinate customer documentation requirements and data requests
Manage revisions, change requests, and execution impacts
CrossFunctional Coordination
Drive alignment across Sales, Engineering, and Production teams
Ensure engineering deliverables are completed on schedule
Track production readiness and execution handoffs
Identify bottlenecks and execution risks early and proactively
Schedule & Milestone Management
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules
Track critical path activities and dependencies
Escalate risks, delays, and constraints to the Group Leader in a timely manner
Provide structured weekly project status updates internally
Documentation & Data Management
Manage and track:
o Drawing submissions
o Compliance documentation
o Quality documentation
o Customer data and reporting requirements
Maintain strict version control and documentation accuracy
Change Management
Log and track scope, schedule, and requirement changes
Project Manager
Value Stream – Freight Runner
Reports to: Group Leader

Shift: 5:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday – Thursday

Overtime may be required

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Coordinate engineering impact reviews
Partner with the Group Leader on pricing implications
Ensure customer approvals are received prior to execution
Customer Experience
Provide consistent, structured customer updates
Prevent execution surprises through proactive communication
Build trust with OEM procurement and engineering stakeholders
Decision Rights & Accountability
Owns project schedules, milestones, and execution tracking
Owns primary customer communication for assigned projects
Coordinates change impacts but does not approve pricing or technical decisions
Escalates production priority conflicts and execution risks as needed
Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
Required
Minimum of 18 years of age.
Able to communicate in English with team members (Speak and reading, writing ability
required.)
May be required to pass employer performance tests including pre-employment drug
screening.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent
experience)
3–7 years of project or program management experience in a manufacturing, OEM, or
industrial environment
Strong customerfacing communication skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple crossfunctional stakeholders
Proven experience managing schedules, milestones, and execution risks
Strong execution and followthrough
Clear, structured communication
Proactive risk identification
Ability to influence without direct authority
High attention to detail and documentation discipline
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without sponsorship now or in
the future.
Preferred
Experience working with large OEM customers
Familiarity with engineering drawings, manufacturing workflows, and quality
documentation
Formal project management training or certification (PMP, CAPM, or similar)
Working Conditions
Works in office and production shop.
Exposure to continual noise daily from machines.
Exposure to extreme hot/cold weather conditions.

Physical Requirements
Able to sit or stand for 10 hours at a time.
Able to lift 25 lbs.
*Competitive Pay and Benefits
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KEITH Manufacturing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.