Manufacturing Project Manager

Hunter Shore Group; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Springfield, MA, seeks an experienced Contract Manufacturing Project Manager to spearhead a high-visibility product launch. You will oversee customer onboarding, drive project timelines, and ensure compliance and quality. Ideal candidates have over 7 years in manufacturing project management and exceptional leadership skills. This contract role lasts from August 2025 to April 2026.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing project/program management.
• Strong grasp of new product introduction and onboarding.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead the onboarding of a major new customer.
• Drive timelines and ensure top-tier quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product launch.

Skills

Manufacturing project/program management

New product introduction & onboarding

Exceptional communication skills

Leadership skills

PMP certification

Lean/CI knowledge

Job description

Overview

Contract Manufacturing Project Manager – High-Visibility Role!

We’re partnering with a global leader in custom product manufacturing to find an experienced Contract Manufacturing Project Manager to lead the onboarding of a major new customer and launch a new product line.

This is a unique opportunity to take charge of a high-profile initiative working across manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, and customer-facing teams. You’ll be the central hub—driving timelines, ensuring top-tier quality, and elevating the customer experience from day one.

Why this role is exciting

• Direct impact on a major product launch.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional “SWAT team” of experts.
• Lead a customer onboarding process where precision, compliance, and quality are non-negotiable.

What you’ll bring

• 7+ years in manufacturing project/program management.
• Strong grasp of new product introduction & onboarding.
• Exceptional communication & leadership skills—able to influence without direct authority.
• Bonus points: PMP certification, Lean/CI knowledge.
• Duration: August 2025 – April 2026

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, know how to align multiple teams, and want to be at the center of an exciting product launch—let’s connect!

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Project Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Computer Games, Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing, and Operations Consulting