Junior Project Manager – Manufacturing

Qualdoc; Marietta (OH); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career development

Job summary

Qualdoc in Marietta, OH is seeking a Junior Project Manager to coordinate CTO and quick-ship manufacturing orders from entry through shipment.

You will work with production, supply chain, engineering, quality, and logistics teams, ensuring on-time delivery and accurate order configuration.

A Bachelor's degree is preferred; 1–3 years in manufacturing operations, ERP experience, and strong communication are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in business, supply chain, operations, or engineering tech.
• 1–3 years in project coordination or order management in manufacturing.
• ERP systems experience.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High accuracy and data integrity.
• Ability to manage changing priorities in fast-paced environment.
• Power distribution industry experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate CTO and quick-ship orders through completion and shipment.
• Review sales orders for accuracy, configuration, and required information.
• Monitor material availability, production, testing, and shipping milestones.
• Keep order and project information current in ERP and project management systems.
• Communicate regularly with production, supply chain, quality, and shipping teams.
• Provide order status updates and communicate schedule changes.
• Identify orders at risk and elevate issues that could impact delivery.
• Assist with shipping coordination, documentation, logistics, and customer-specific requirements.
• Prepare internal and customer-facing project status reports.
• Help improve order tracking and scheduling processes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team coordination

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ERP systems

Project tracking software

Job description

Junior Project Manager - Manufacturing

Location: Marietta, OH
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $60,000/year, with compensation based on experience
Industry Requirement: Power distribution industry experience is required.

Position Overview

We are looking for an organized Junior Project Manager to coordinate high-volume configure-to-order (CTO) and quick-ship manufacturing orders. This position follows projects from order entry through shipment while working closely with production, supply chain, engineering, quality, and logistics teams.

• Coordinate CTO and quick-ship orders through completion and shipment.
• Review sales orders for accuracy, configuration, and required information.
• Monitor material availability, production, testing, and shipping milestones.
• Keep order and project information current in ERP and project management systems.
• Communicate regularly with production, supply chain, quality, and shipping teams.
• Provide order status updates and communicate schedule changes.
• Identify orders at risk and elevate issues that could impact delivery.
• Assist with shipping coordination, documentation, logistics, and customer-specific requirements.
• Prepare internal and customer-facing project status reports.
• Help improve order tracking and scheduling processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering Technology, or a related field is preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in project coordination, order management, customer service, inside sales support, or operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with ERP systems and project tracking software.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and follow-through.

• Power distribution industry experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in project coordination, order management, customer service, inside sales support, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience with ERP systems and project tracking tools.
• Strong organization, multitasking, communication, and follow-through skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Electrical, industrial, or electromechanical manufacturing.
• Configure-to-order (CTO) or make-to-order manufacturing.
• Power distribution products or industrial equipment.
• Shipping and logistics coordination for manufactured products.
• CAPM certification or interest in pursuing a project management certification.

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• Support for professional certifications.
• Collaborative, fast-paced work environment.