Global Manufacturing Project Manager or Associate Manager

Elemental Brands; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

DTO

Parental leave

Sick time

Paid holidays

FSA/HSA

Gym membership

Tuition assistance

Birthday lunch

Employee discount

On-site snacks

Referral bonus

Job summary

Elemental Brands in Reno, NV seeks a Global Manufacturing Project Manager or Associate Manager to oversee complex projects involving offshore production and Asia-based contract manufacturers, coordinating imported sub-assemblies.

You will bridge overseas partners with domestic engineering, quality, OMS, and distribution teams, ensuring compliance, schedule adherence, and high-quality delivery across time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of project management or production coordination with overseas manufacturing, Asia focus.
• Must have valid passport and travel up to 15% annually.
• Global Operations knowledge: international manufacturing practices, QC, shipping, cross-cultural communication.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP, CAD/architectural tools, CPQ, and collaboration suites.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end projects with contract manufacturers and suppliers in Asia.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 15% to inspect facilities and resolve issues.
• Coordinate with Technologies and Sr. Director for hand-offs and reviews.
• Align engineering, APAC, Product, Accounting, Supply Chain, Quality, OMS, and Distribution timelines.
• Analyze drawings, BOMs, and customer requirements for mass production readiness.
• Establish SOPs for overseas hand-offs, import coordination, and sample approvals.
• Monitor capacity, lead times, and shipping schedules to mitigate risks.
• Create and present project metrics and leadership updates.
• Prioritize overseas production runs based on demand and inventory needs.
• Conduct post-production reviews with Asia QC teams for quality checks.
• Support special supply chain and vendor management initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Global operations

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

IFS ERP

Trello

Smart Sheets

Bluebeam

Configure One

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Global Manufacturing Project Manager or Associate Manager

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 75,000 - USD 90,000 - yearly

The Opportunity:

At Elemental Brands, our success starts with our people. Every day, our engineers, innovators, creators, and problem-solvers work together to develop and deliver innovative LED lighting solutions through Diode LED®, Lucetta®, Lucetta CI®, Gammalux®, and Elemental LED®. Together, we're driving innovation and helping define the future of the low-voltage linear lighting industry.

That same spirit of innovation and collaboration shapes everything we do. We encourage curiosity, continuous learning, and fresh ideas across every department, empowering employees to grow their careers, make meaningful contributions, and help shape the future of lighting.

Recognized by EDAWN as “Company of the Year – Large” and “Employees First – Large,” and by the University of Nevada, Reno as “Graduate Employer of the Year,” Elemental Brands is proud to be an award-winning workplace where people come first, innovation thrives, and careers flourish.

What You Get To Do:

We are seeking a highly organized Global Manufacturing Project Manager or Associate Manager to oversee and coordinate complex projects involving offshore production, contract manufacturing partners in Asia, and imported sub-assemblies.

In this role, you will serve as the primary operational and project-management bridge among overseas manufacturing partners, Asia-based engineering and supply chain teams, and domestic departments, including Engineering, Quality, OMS, Production, and Distribution. You will drive organizational excellence and manage cross-time-zone communication while ensuring all overseas projects meet strict technical specifications, quality standards, regulatory compliance, and delivery schedules.

Challenge Yourself – The Specifics:

• Lead, own, and manage end-to-end projects and schedules with contract manufacturers and suppliers in Asia, ensuring clear communication across international time zones and cultural boundaries
• Travel domestically and internationally (up to 15%, primarily to Asia) to inspect manufacturing facilities, witness First Article Inspections (FAI), evaluate vendor capabilities, and actively resolve critical production issues on-site
• Partner directly with the Technologies division to manage specialized offshore builds, while coordinating closely with the Sr. Director, Project Management for project hand-offs, status reporting, and executive reviews
• Facilitate activities across multiple departments to include Engineering, APAC, Product, Accounting, Supply Chain, Quality, OMS, and Distribution to ensure alignment between overseas production timelines and domestic delivery schedules
• Analyze engineering drawings, BOMs, and customer requirements to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges with suppliers and verify compliance prior to mass production
• Establish, standardize, and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for overseas project hand-offs, import coordination, and sample approvals to ensure business continuity
• Monitor overseas capacity, lead times, and shipping schedules to proactively identify risks, eliminate logistics bottlenecks, and maintain project momentum
• Create, track, and present project metrics and quote-to-market conversion rates to senior leadership
• Exercise professional discretion to prioritize overseas production runs and air/sea freight shipments based on critical customer demand and inventory needs
• Conduct structured post-production reviews and coordinate with Asia-based QC teams to ensure finished goods meet exact engineering and aesthetic specifications
• Assists with special supply chain and global vendor management initiatives as assigned
• Performs other project management duties as required

You Have a Unique Combination of Skills, Talents and Mindset, Including Many of the Following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business Operations, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and direct hands-on experience
• Minimum of 3–5 years of project management or production coordination experience, managing overseas manufacturing, specifically working with suppliers in Asia
• Must possess a valid passport and the ability/willingness to travel internationally to Asia and other sites as required, expect to travel 15% annually
• Global Operations Knowledge: Familiarity with international manufacturing practices, quality control standards (e.g., FAI, CPT, AQL), shipping, and cross-cultural business communication
• Software Proficiency: Experience with ERP/MRP platforms (e.g., IFS, Trello, Smart Sheets), CAD/architectural software (e.g., Bluebeam), CPQ tools (e.g., Configure One), and Google Workspace (Docs/Sheets), Microsoft Suite
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; exceptional organizational and multi-tasking abilities under tight production deadlines

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% PAID by employer), available first of the month, following the date of hire
• Company-matched 401(k) Plan, at 5%, no vesting schedule
• Discretionary Time Off (DTO)
• Parental Leave (PL)
• Sick Time Off (STO)
• Seven Paid Holidays
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) - $200 annualemployer contribution
• Discounted Corporate Gym Membership at South Reno Athletic Club
• Tuition Assistance
• Monthly Birthday Lunch Celebrations
• Employee Discount
• On-site Snacks and Beverages
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

About Us:

Visit us at www.elementalbrands.com or call 877-564-5051.