Project Manager
About The Position
This position is 100% onsite in Gastonia, NC - This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future Main Tasks - Lead high visibility cross functional projects across operations, engineering, maintenance, supply chain, MPL, product management, quality, and distribution. - Build complete project structures: charters, critical path schedules, governance plans, risk registers, and project status updates. - Lead major capital projects including purchasing or installing production lines, ensuring readiness for safety, quality, PPAP, and run at rate. - Run disciplined project cadences, drive accountability, and ensure all team members meet commitments. - Conduct project reviews, identify deviations early, and implement proactive recovery plans. - Demonstrate full ownership and maintain a high sense of urgency, especially in automotive style environments. - Escalate barriers quickly and drive fast resolution. - Deliver concise executive level updates that clearly communicate status, risks, and next steps. - Tailor communication for shop floor operators through senior leadership. - Facilitate problem solving, root cause analysis, and contingency planning during project disruptions. - Ensure alignment with manufacturing standards (safety, quality, PPAP, run at rate, changeover readiness). - Develop and maintain project plans in MS Project or similar tools, including charters, schedules, dashboards, and closure reports.
Requirements
- 3–5+ years in a fast paced manufacturing environment, ideally high volume or automotive/tier 1.
- Project management experience leading complex, cross functional initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, meet project timelines, and respond effectively to customer and business requirements in a manufacturing environment.
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority to achieve project objectives and deliver results.
- Strong planning, scheduling, prioritization, and time management capability.
- Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and standard project management tools.
- Ability to identify risks early and execute structured mitigation plans.
- Ability to manage multiple high stakes projects simultaneously in high pressure environments.
- Strong communication skills—concise, clear, and audience appropriate.
- Influential leadership across operators, technicians, engineers, and senior leaders.
- Adaptability—adjusts quickly to changing priorities, scope, and constraints.
- Up to 50% travel domestic/international
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field OR equivalent experience
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, PPAP, run at rate, and plant floor processes.
- Experience presenting and leading workshops.
- PMP or related project management certification.
Responsibilities
- Lead high visibility cross functional projects across operations, engineering, maintenance, supply chain, MPL, product management, quality, and distribution.
- Build complete project structures: charters, critical path schedules, governance plans, risk registers, and project status updates.
- Lead major capital projects including purchasing or installing production lines, ensuring readiness for safety, quality, PPAP, and run at rate.
- Run disciplined project cadences, drive accountability, and ensure all team members meet commitments.
- Conduct project reviews, identify deviations early, and implement proactive recovery plans.
- Demonstrate full ownership and maintain a high sense of urgency, especially in automotive style environments.
- Escalate barriers quickly and drive fast resolution.
- Deliver concise executive level updates that clearly communicate status, risks, and next steps.
- Tailor communication for shop floor operators through senior leadership.
- Facilitate problem solving, root cause analysis, and contingency planning during project disruptions.
- Ensure alignment with manufacturing standards (safety, quality, PPAP, run at rate, changeover readiness).
- Develop and maintain project plans in MS Project or similar tools, including charters, schedules, dashboards, and closure reports.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
