Production Manager

Aston Carter•Happy Valley, OR

4d•$36 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Project Manager oversees customer orders throughout the full manufacturing lifecycle for custom, engineered hydraulic and electrical systems. The role is the primary link between Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production, ensuring orders move from receipt through design, procurement, assembly, testing, and shipment. It safeguards on-time delivery, optimizes resource utilization, and maintains clear communication with internal teams and customers to support satisfaction and repeat business. The position is based in a machine shop with two hydraulic systems production cells and one electrical panel cell. The manager works with teams involved in sales order receipt, engineering design, material procurement, assembly, quality control, testing, and shipment. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some flexibility. The role involves regular interaction with production associates, machinery, and shop-floor activities, with an emphasis on safety and cross-department communication.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, project management, supply chain, or order management.
Experience managing customer or supply chain orders through multiple process steps.
Experience using ERP systems to manage orders, materials, and schedules; Prophet 21 is preferred.
Ability to manage complex data sets and turn data into actionable plans and priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Project management experience coordinating cross-functional activities and timelines.
Proficiency with Smartsheet or equivalent project management tools for planning, tracking, and reporting.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including effective collaboration across departments and with customers.
Experience in production planning, scheduling, and inventory management in a manufacturing environment.
Background in logistics, procurement, and supply chain coordination related to manufacturing operations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in hydraulic systems manufacturing and familiarity with hydraulic components and assemblies.
Experience in electrical systems manufacturing, including electrical panels and related subsystems.
Formal project management training, certification, or equivalent experience.
Experience with process improvement initiatives in production or supply chain environments.
Exposure to production management, including coordination across multiple production cells.
Customer service experience supporting external customers with order status, delivery expectations, and issue resolution.

Responsibilities

Coordinate manufacturing customer orders from initial receipt through final shipment with the Sales team.
Communicate proactively and clearly with customers about delivery expectations and support long-term relationships and repeat business.
Support Engineering by prioritizing project assignments and aligning work sequences with schedule commitments and delivery targets.
Monitor projected material availability and provide expediting priorities to Supply Chain.
Lead cross-functional problem-solving and re-plan schedules, resources, and priorities when plans change.
Coordinate orders across multiple production cells, including hydraulic systems cells and the electrical panel cell.
Maintain an order status visual board showing expected ship dates and revenue projections.
Host weekly production meetings to review order status, schedule exceptions, priorities, and actions.
Support practical continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing planning, communication, and workflow.
Assist management with staffing and production capacity planning for current and forecasted demand.
Prioritize safety in interactions with manufacturing associates and machines and reinforce safe shop-floor practices.
Foster collaboration among Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production in addressing customer delivery challenges.
Provide training and knowledge transfer to establish backup coverage for core responsibilities.