Manufacturing Project Manager: Cross-Functional Lead

Kelvion Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelvion Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to help oversee customer projects from kickoff to launch under the KNX Operations group in Knoxville, TN. You will review project plans, coordinate across teams, monitor timelines and budgets, and maintain strong customer relationships.

The role emphasizes lifecycle management, risk assessment, and effective communication with multiple departments to deliver on-time, on-budget outcomes. A PM background in manufacturing quality is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in management, quality engineering, science, or logistics, or equivalent experience.
• Project Management Certification.
• 7+ years as a Project Manager or similar responsible for scope, timelines, profitability, and delivery.
• PMP or related certification or 5 years PMO leadership in lieu of experience.
• Proven experience in project management, quality, manufacturing and vendor contracts.
• 3+ years using strong analytic skills to understand business needs.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing and engineering technical aspects.
• Experience with manufacturing and production processes and engineering principles.
• Ability to improve process efficiency.
• Excellent communication and liaison skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Ensures projects remain in-scope and meet budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Provides project status updates to Sr. Customer Project Manager.
• Leads meetings with multiple departments.
• Establishes lessons learned and reviews with all departments to prevent repeats.
• Motivates the team and resolves conflicts.
• Manages risks and reports to Sr. Customer Project Manager.
• Builds strong relationships with internal personnel and external stakeholders.
• Defines and refines requirements through project lifecycles.
• Learns new technologies quickly and applies them.
• Adaptable to fast-paced work environments.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in management/quality engineering/science/logistics

Project Management Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kelvion Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to help oversee customer projects from kickoff to launch under the KNX Operations group in Knoxville, TN. You will review project plans, coordinate across teams, monitor timelines and budgets, and maintain strong customer relationships.

The role emphasizes lifecycle management, risk assessment, and effective communication with multiple departments to deliver on-time, on-budget outcomes. A PM background in manufacturing quality is preferred.