Junior Project Manager - Manufacturing Ops & Client Support

VAI; Village of Lindenhurst (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

VAI is seeking a Junior Project Manager in Lindenhurst, NY to join our elevator manufacturing team. The role blends project management with client-facing and sales support responsibilities, coordinating production schedules and monitoring workflow to hit output goals.

You will communicate across production teams, track inventory and tools, enforce QC and safety standards, and maintain basic KPIs while growing into a full project management role.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in production, manufacturing or operations.
• Exposure to scheduling, workflow coordination, or floor supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A team player who communicates clearly and stays calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and coordinating production schedules to meet output goals.
• Monitor workflow and flag bottlenecks before they become problems.
• Communicate between production teams, supervisors, and department leads.
• Track inventory, materials, and equipment needs.
• Help enforce quality control standards and safety procedures.
• Maintain production reports and basic KPIs.
• Jump in where needed — this role wears a few hats.

Skills

Scheduling

Workflow coordination

Floor supervision

Team player

Communication

Job description

VAI is seeking a Junior Project Manager in Lindenhurst, NY to join our elevator manufacturing team. The role blends project management with client-facing and sales support responsibilities, coordinating production schedules and monitoring workflow to hit output goals.

You will communicate across production teams, track inventory and tools, enforce QC and safety standards, and maintain basic KPIs while growing into a full project management role.