Industrial Project Manager - OEM Manufacturing

General Kinematics Vibrating Equipment; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

General Kinematics invites a driven Project Manager to join our team in Crystal Lake, IL. You will define scope, develop plans, and coordinate cross-functional resources to ensure on-time delivery of vibrating equipment projects.

You will assess risks, manage budgets, and communicate progress to stakeholders. The role requires 2–4 years of PM experience in industrial settings, strong communication, and willingness to travel 15–20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 2-4 years project management in OEM/industrial/construction.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of manufacturing and supply chain.
• Blueprint reading with AutoCAD, Inventor, Navisworks.
• Proficiency in MS Office; ERP & PM software (MS Project, Procore).
• Willingness to travel 15-20%.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables with senior PMs and stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans with timelines, resources, and dependencies.
• Conduct risk assessment and mitigation planning.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to execute tasks per plan.
• Monitor progress, identify issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain regular team communications and status reports.
• Allocate resources across departments including personnel and equipment.
• Ensure efficient use of resources to meet goals.
• Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts with finance.
• Track expenditures against budget allocations.
• Prepare and distribute project status reports highlighting progress and milestones.
• Facilitate two-way communication among teams.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Maintain up-to-date project documentation and records.
• Participate in post-project reviews and lessons learned.
• Attend 'Project with Issues' meetings when applicable to determine root cause and lessons learned.
• Maintain weekly communications with production, engineering, and sales teams.
• Contribute to best practices goals, policies, and procedures.
• Track budgetary objectives and adjust constraints based on financial analysis.
• Demonstrate troubleshooting and independent decision-making.
• Report safety concerns related to equipment installation and operation.
• Collaborate with Sales, Manufacturing and Engineering.
• Adhere to ISO objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Work on equipment that may involve ladders, crawling, and harsh sites.
• Understand basic business concepts and respond to customer requests.
• Upgrade technical knowledge while following existing policies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, industrial technology, engineering, or equivalent experience

Job description

General Kinematics invites a driven Project Manager to join our team in Crystal Lake, IL. You will define scope, develop plans, and coordinate cross-functional resources to ensure on-time delivery of vibrating equipment projects.

You will assess risks, manage budgets, and communicate progress to stakeholders. The role requires 2–4 years of PM experience in industrial settings, strong communication, and willingness to travel 15–20%.