Emerging Manufacturing Project Lead

Weir Gabbioneta s.r.l.; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Trillium Flow Technologies in Fresno, CA is seeking a Junior Manufacturing Project Manager to support planning, execution, and completion of manufacturing projects. You will assist with scope, scheduling, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination to ensure on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes growth into a full Project Manager position in a manufacturing setting, with exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives, and a non-exempt hourly work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent).
• 0–2 years of relevant work experience, preferably in project coordination or manufacturing project support.
• Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning project scope, objectives, and deliverables related to manufacturing initiatives.
• Support new equipment installations, production line setup, and process improvement projects.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing project schedules, task trackers, and resource allocation plans.
• Monitor project progress on the shop floor, identify risks or bottlenecks, and elevate issues to leadership.
• Coordinate cross-functional meetings with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including Gantt charts, status reports, and change requests.
• Assist in developing SOPs and training documentation for new processes.
• Track project expenditures and support budget compliance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Strong organizational skills and time‑

Prioritization and multitasking

Interpersonal and communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Lean manufacturing concepts

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Trello

Asana

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Trillium Flow Technologies in Fresno, CA is seeking a Junior Manufacturing Project Manager to support planning, execution, and completion of manufacturing projects. You will assist with scope, scheduling, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination to ensure on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes growth into a full Project Manager position in a manufacturing setting, with exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives, and a non-exempt hourly work environment.