Project Manager
About The Position
We are seeking a hands-on Project Manager to leave facility upgrades, equipment improvements, and process projects at our HVAC coil manufacturing facility. As projects are completed and stabilized, this role will transition into a Production Manager position, responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations, driving continuous improvement, and supporting a growing production team. This is a high-impact, visible role ideal for an engineering-minded leader who enjoys improving processes, working directly on the shop floor, and taking ownership of both projects and production results in a small manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Field) or equivalent experience
- 3-7 years of experience in manufacturing, production, or project management
- Experience leading projects in a manufacturing industrial environment
- Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing processes
- Strong organization, problem-solving, and communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience in HVAC, coil manufacturing, metal fabrication, or similar industries
- Prior experience in supervising or managing production teams
- Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement exposure
- Familiarity with safety standards in a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead facility improvement projects such as Equipment installations and upgrades Layout changes and workflow optimization Safety, housekeeping, and efficiency improvements
- Develop projects, plants including scope, timelines, resources, and budgets
- Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams
- Track projects progress and ensure on-time, on-budge completion
- Identify and mitigate risks related to safety, downtime, and cost
- Ensure project work aligns with production needs and minimizes disruptions
- Oversee daily production operations, including staffing, scheduling, and workflow
- Monitor production metrics such as efficiency, quality, scrap, and throughput
- Address production issues by identifying root causes and implanting corrective actions
- Ensuring adherence to safety expectations and good manufacturing practices
- Work closely with leadership to improve performance
- Support and develop production supervisors and team leaders
- Help standardize processes and introduce basic production controls as the operation matures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
