Engineered-to-Order Manufacturing Project Lead

CGT Staffing; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CGT Staffing is seeking a capable Project Manager to lead complex, build-to-spec industrial equipment projects from PO to closeout. You will translate requirements into actionable plans, align cross-functional teams, and ensure schedules, vendors, and customers stay in sync to meet delivery commitments.

You will coordinate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Sales, handling milestones, risks, and documentation while maintaining clear customer communication and on-time execution.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years in project or program management within manufacturing or related environments.
• Hands-on experience coordinating complex customer orders across multiple departments, manufacturing functions, and suppliers.
• Excellent communication, organization, time management, analytical thinking, and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Own customer projects end to end, from order acceptance through production, shipment, and closeout.
• Analyze purchase orders, specifications, schedules, terms, documentation, and commercial obligations to find gaps and risks early.
• Build and maintain schedules, milestones, action registers, document lists, and delivery plans.
• Coordinate execution across multiple manufacturing sites; monitor progress, capacity, and constraints.
• Partner with Engineering on drawings, submittals, approvals, and project-specific requirements.
• Align vendors and suppliers so purchased components and subcontracted work meet project timelines.
• Provide concise status on production progress, schedules, technical questions, changes, risks, and required actions.
• Identify and resolve schedule, technical, commercial, manufacturing, and supply-chain risks before commitments are impacted.

Skills

Project management

Coordination

Scheduling

Communication

Problem solving

On-site

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering)

PMP / Project Management Certification

Tools

ERP software

CRM

MS Office

Job description

Lead complex, build-to-spec projects from PO to closeoutFrom the moment a customer purchase order lands, you are the conductor. You translate requirements into actionable plans, align cross‑functional teams, keep suppliers in step, and ensure every promise is met. You will guide engineered industrial equipment projects through acceptance, manufacturing, shipment, and final close.A day in the lifeYou review the PO package, surface risks early, and lock in milestones. You meet with Engineering on drawings, submittals, customer approvals, and design questions. You check capacity across manufacturing locations, confirm vendor dates, and adjust the schedule to protect delivery commitments. You communicate status clearly to customers and internal partners and close open actions with urgency.What you will driveOwn customer projects end to end, from order acceptance through production, shipment, and closeoutAnalyze purchase orders, specifications, schedules, terms, documentation, and commercial obligations to find gaps and risks earlyBuild and maintain schedules, milestones, action registers, document lists, and delivery plansCoordinate execution across multiple manufacturing sites; monitor progress, capacity, and constraintsPartner with Engineering on drawings, technical submittals, approvals, and project‑specific requirementsAlign vendors and suppliers so purchased components and subcontracted work meet project timelinesServe as the communication hub across customers, Sales, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and ManagementProvide concise status on production progress, schedules, technical questions, changes, risks, and required actionsIdentify and resolve schedule, technical, commercial, manufacturing, and supply‑chain risks before commitments are impactedTrack scope changes and coordinate related technical, commercial, cost, and schedule impactsMaintain accurate records, approvals, schedules, requirements, and status documentationManage multiple projects, prioritize competing deadlines, and close actions to completionContinuously improve coordination, execution processes, communication, and customer satisfactionMinimum qualifications3 to 5 years in project or program management within manufacturing, engineered products, industrial equipment, construction, EPC, or related environmentsHands‑on experience managing complex customer orders involving multiple departments, manufacturing functions, and suppliersProven ability to coordinate schedules, deliverables, customer requirements, and project documentationStrength in managing multiple projects and priorities with rigorous follow‑up and accountabilityExcellent communication, organization, time management, analytical thinking, and problem solvingAbility to interpret purchase orders, specifications, schedules, technical documents, and commercial requirementsAbility and willingness to work fully onsite in Cleveland, OhioPreferred qualificationsBackground in manufacturing or engineered products, ideally industrial equipment or gear‑related productsDirect collaboration with customers, vendors, Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, and PurchasingTechnical or engineering background; engineering degree is helpful but not requiredBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Manufacturing, Construction Management, Project Management, or related fieldPMP or similar project management certificationExperience with ERP, CRM, scheduling, or project management systemsWillingness to travel to other manufacturing locations as neededSuccess profileExpertise in scheduling, milestone tracking, deliverables, risk identification, issue resolution, and closeoutFluent cross‑functional coordination across Engineering, Production, Purchasing, Quality, vendors, and customersStrong ownership and follow‑through; closes actions and takes responsibility for outcomesProactive risk management protecting schedule, cost, quality, and customer expectationsProfessional customer communication on production status, technical requirements, delivery dates, and commercial topicsAdaptability in a fast‑moving environment with shifting priorities and requirementsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn technical and operational information quicklyLocation and travelThis role is fully onsite in Cleveland, Ohio, with travel to other manufacturing locations as needed.