Project Manager

All Job Postings•Alpena, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Project Manager Location: Onsite at AMOS Manufacturing (Alpena, MI) with occasional travel to customer facilities, vendor locations, and project sites. About AMOS Mfg. AMOS Mfg. designs and manufactures heavy-duty industrial shredding equipment and complete systems serving customers in the recycling, automotive, battery, manufacturing, and material-handling industries. Our equipment is built to solve demanding processing challenges, and our continued growth is driven by innovation, quality, and a commitment to customer success. At AMOS, we take pride in delivering custom-engineered solutions that help our customers improve efficiency and productivity. We foster a collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to take ownership, solve problems, and contribute to the long-term success of the company. Position Summary AMOS Mfg. is seeking a motivated and organized Project Manager to oversee customer projects from order handoff through manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and project completion. This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for customers while coordinating internal departments, vendors, and field personnel to ensure projects are completed successfully, on time, and within scope. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, customer-focused, and comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Project planning and scheduling
Customer relationship management
Cross-functional team coordination
Vendor and supplier management
Strong written and verbal communication
Problem-solving and decision-making
Organization and time management
Risk identification and mitigation
Negotiation and conflict resolution
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams)
Project management principles and methodologies
Manufacturing operations and production workflows
Industrial equipment and machinery systems
Mechanical drawings and technical documentation
Procurement and supply chain processes
Equipment installation and commissioning processes
Customer service and account management practices
Quality standards and continuous improvement concepts
Change management processes
Workplace safety practices within manufacturing environments
Ability to Implement Skills and Knowledge Successfully manage multiple projects while maintaining quality and schedule commitments.
Interpret and apply technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.
Communicate effectively with customers, management, production teams, vendors, and contractors.
Anticipate project risks and develop practical solutions to maintain project momentum.
Balance customer expectations with operational capabilities and project requirements.
Coordinate complex activities across multiple departments and external partners.
Maintain accurate documentation and provide clear project status reporting.
Drive projects from concept through installation and customer acceptance.
Adapt to changing priorities while maintaining professionalism and accountability.
Build strong relationships that contribute to repeat business and long-term customer satisfaction.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in project management, project coordination, manufacturing, engineering, construction, industrial equipment, or related industries.
Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
Willingness to travel occasionally as projects require.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction Management, or a related field.
Three (3) years or more of customer relationship management experience.
Three (3) years or more of vendor or supplier management experience.
Experience in custom equipment manufacturing, material handling systems, recycling equipment, conveyors, shredders, industrial machinery, or turnkey equipment installations.
PMP or other project management certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage customer projects from project kickoff through final completion and closeout.
Establish project scope, requirements, timelines, and deliverables with Sales and Engineering teams.
Lead project kickoff meetings, design reviews, milestone reviews, installation planning meetings, and status updates.
Coordinate activities between Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Vendors, Contractors, and Field Service teams.
Serve as the primary customer contact throughout the project lifecycle.
Monitor project schedules, milestones, budgets, risks, and deliverables.
Review project drawings, specifications, layouts, and technical documents to identify concerns and support project execution.
Manage change requests and coordinate project scope modifications.
Track vendor performance and ensure critical materials and services are delivered on schedule.
Coordinate equipment delivery, site readiness activities, installation, startup, and commissioning efforts.
Maintain accurate project records and provide timely communication to customers and internal stakeholders.
Identify risks and resolve project obstacles before they impact schedules or customer expectations.
Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project management processes and customer satisfaction.