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

401(k) Plan

DTO (Discretionary Time Off)

Parental Leave

Sick Time Off

Paid Holidays

FSA/HSA employer contribution

Tuition Assistance

Birthday Lunch Celebrations

Job summary

Elemental Brands is hiring a Global Manufacturing Project Manager or Associate Manager in Reno, NV. The role oversees offshore production, contract manufacturers in Asia, and imported sub-assemblies, acting as the bridge among overseas partners and domestic teams to meet strict specs and schedules.

Responsibilities include leading end-to-end projects, coordinating with engineering, quality, supply chain, and distribution, and ensuring regulatory compliance while maintaining project momentum.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of project management or production coordination experience, managing overseas manufacturing
• Must possess a valid passport and travel internationally up to 15% annually
• Familiarity with international manufacturing practices, quality control standards (FAI, CPT, AQL)
• Experience with Asia-based suppliers and contract manufacturers

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 division and Sr. Director for hand-offs and reviews
• Align overseas production timelines with domestic delivery schedules across multiple departments
• Analyze drawings, BOMs, and customer requirements to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges
• Establish SOPs for overseas hand-offs, import coordination, and sample approvals
• Monitor overseas capacity and shipping schedules to mitigate risks
• Create and present project metrics and quotes-to-market conversions

Skills

Strong communication

Excellent organizational skills

Multitasking abilities

Willingness to travel internationally

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP (IFS)

Trello

Smart Sheets

CAD/Bluebeam

Configure One

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office Suite

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.