Project Manager I

Penn United Technologies • Cabot, PA

16h

About The Position

Penn United Technologies is hiring a Project Manager I for its Production Operations team. The role manages projects and related support functions, including planning, supplier relations, and customer relations, and serves as a liaison between manufacturing and customers. The Project Manager oversees projects from validation and approval through communication and product delivery, coordinating with operations, engineering/prototype, manufacturing, and quality teams. The role also supports customer service, project cost management, supplier problem-solving, and lean manufacturing. Because Penn United serves a range of industries, the Project Manager must learn industry-related regulations as they apply to the company’s manufacturing processes.

Work hours are primarily during daylight hours, with possible support for other shifts and occasional travel for supplier or customer visits.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in project management and customer relations.
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred in process engineering, business management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to integrate knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials, company capabilities, and customer needs.
• Ability to lead and manage people, schedules, and multiple projects.
• Appropriate knowledge of manufacturing processes, project management, and supply chain.
• Solid understanding and experienced application of lean manufacturing concepts.
• Ability to quickly learn and effectively use required computer software.
• Excellent organizational skills; self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to relate to colleagues at varying skill levels.
• Commitment to team development and product and service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned project activities and coordinate with operations, engineering/prototype, manufacturing, and quality.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for projects.
• Manage the full project life cycle, from validation and approval through communications and product delivery.
• Perform contract review duties for assigned customers.
• Maintain daily customer contact through portals, email, phone, and other channels.
• Research suppliers and communicate with them to solve problems.
• Keep the team focused on accomplishing goals and coordinate follow-through by internal team members to ensure improvements, task progress, and customer commitments.
• Create estimation models and project cost or budget estimates.
• Apply lean manufacturing practices throughout projects.
• Review estimated job costs against actual costs and work with group leadership.
• Manage and direct customer service functions, responding promptly to customer inquiries and complaints.
• Manage customer portals across project scope, specifications, and product shipping.
• Communicate project status to customers.
• Learn industry-related regulations relevant to Penn United’s manufacturing processes.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and starting wage.
• Opportunity for two pay increases during the first year.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage beginning on the first day.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Hearing aid coverage.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a 7% company-paid contribution.
• 401(k) with a 3% company-paid contribution.
• 401(k) with a 50% company match up to the first 6% contributed.
• Monthly profit-sharing program.
• 15 days of paid time off during the first year.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Group term life insurance.
• Short-term disability.
• Long-term disability after 6 months.
• Voluntary benefits package.
• On-site company cafeteria.
• Temperature-controlled facilities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Years of Service Recognition Awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level