Production Project Manager

Raycap Inc•North Charleston, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing production-related projects from initiation through completion. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope and quality requirements, while aligning with operational, safety, and business objectives. The Production Project Manager works cross‑functionally with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and external partners to drive successful project outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Project Management, or related field
5+ years of project management experience in manufacturing or production environments
Strong understanding of production processes, industrialization, and operational workflows
Proven ability to manage cross‑functional teams and multiple projects simultaneously
Experience with project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar)
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills

Nice To Haves

PMP®, PRINCE2®, or equivalent project management certification
Experience with NPI, production ramp‑up, or industrialization projects
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement principles

Responsibilities

Lead production projects from concept, industrialization, or change request through full implementation
Develop detailed project plans including scope, timelines, budgets, resources, and risk mitigation
Coordinate all project phases: design transfer, pilot builds, ramp‑up, and steady‑state production
Ensure adherence to project governance, milestones, and deliverables
Act as the main point of contact between production, engineering, quality, supply chain, and leadership
Facilitate project meetings, reviews, and decision‑making forums
Align internal teams and external suppliers on expectations, schedules, and deliverables
Track project schedules and resource utilization
Identify project risks, capacity constraints, and production impacts; implement mitigation plans
Manage change requests and scope adjustments while minimizing disruption to operations
Ensure production processes, tooling, equipment, and documentation are ready for launch
Support validation efforts (process capability, pilot builds, ramp‑ups)
Coordinate issue resolution during production start‑up and stabilization
Provide regular project status updates to stakeholders and leadership
Escalate issues proactively with clear data, options, and recommendations
Maintain accurate project documentation and lessons learned
Apply project management best practices and continuous improvement methodologies
Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, quality, cost, and delivery performance