Manufacturing Project Manager

NPAworldwide; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Employer-paid life insurance

Retirement plan with company matching

Profit-sharing program

Strong culture of collaboration and B2

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking a Manufacturing Project Manager to lead cross-functional product programs from concept through full production in Syracuse, NY. This on-site role interfaces with engineering, tooling, automation, production, and quality to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery and successful product launches.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of project management in manufacturing, strong scheduling skills (Microsoft Project), and the ability to read engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project or program management experience in manufacturing/technical environment.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams through full product lifecycle phases.
• Experience with new product development and transition to production preferred.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
• Budgeting, cost tracking and resource planning knowledge.
• Familiarity with manufacturing analytics and problem-solving methods (SPC, trend analysis) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initiation through closeout, including pre-award development activities when applicable.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Define project scope, timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using formal project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project).
• Monitor milestones, costs, risks, and performance metrics; provide regular status reporting.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external suppliers to meet technical and delivery objectives.
• Act as liaison between stakeholders, commercial teams, and technical personnel.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) and production ramp-up activities.
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, best practices, and standardized processes.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Leadership

Budgeting

Cost tracking

Resource planning

Manufacturing analytics

SPC / Trend analysis

Education

Associate degree or higher in engineering, business or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description

Must be a US Permanent Resident or Citizen.

We are unable to sponsor currently.

Job Title: Manufacturing Project Manager (On-Site)

Location: Syracuse, NY

Job Type: Full-time, direct hire

Salary Range: $100,000 $125,000 annually depending on experience

About The Role

A well-established, innovation-driven manufacturing organization is seeking a Manufacturing Project Manager to lead complex, cross-functional product programs from early development/concept through R&D, and full production delivery. This role serves as the primary interface between customers and internal teams, ensuring projects are executed on schedule, within budget, and according to technical requirements. The Project Manager will collaborate closely with engineering, tooling, automation, production, quality, and commercial teams to drive successful outcomes, successful product launches, and high customer satisfaction in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects and programs from initiation through closeout, including pre-award development activities when applicable
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle
• Define project scope, timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using formal project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project)
• Monitor milestones, costs, risks, and performance metrics; provide regular status reporting
• Proactively escal ...?
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external suppliers to meet technical and delivery objectives
• Act as liaison between stakeholders, commercial teams, and technical personnel
• Support new product introductions (NPI) and production ramp-up activities
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, best practices, and standardized processes

Qualifications

Education

Associate degree or higher in engineering, business, or a related technical discipline preferred

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of project or program management experience in a manufacturing or technical environment

Demonstrated success managing cross-functional teams through full product lifecycle phases

Experience with new product development and transition to production preferred

Technical Skills

Proficiency with project scheduling tools (Microsoft Project strongly preferred)

Ability to interpret technical documentation such as engineering drawings and specifications

Understanding of budgeting, cost tracking, and resource planning

Familiarity with manufacturing analytics and problem-solving methods (e.g., SPC, trend analysis) preferred

Certifications

PMP Or Equivalent Certification Preferred But Not Required

Soft Skills

Strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities

Effective conflict resolution and change management skills

High attention to detail with strong accountability and follow-through

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, on-site environment

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage
• Retirement plan with company matching contributions
• Profit-sharing program
• Clean, modern, and safety-focused manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to work with advanced production technologies and sophisticated manufacturing systems
• Stable organization with a strong culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Long-term career growth potential within a forward-thinking company

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 100000

Salary Max : $ 125000

Currency Type : USD