Manufacturing Project Manager in Training (9-Month Path)

Tappwfs; Illinois; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Tappwfs in Cicero, Illinois is launching a nine-month, mentored path into project management. From day one you'll own parts of orders, work in our ERP, and be the connective tissue between engineering, quality, purchasing, shipping, and clients.

This hands-on program trains you to break complex projects into manageable tasks using Work Breakdown Structure, with a clear path to promotion and real responsibility, not a generic coordinator role.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in project coordination, inventory control, material handling, or production support in a manufacturing/fabrication environment.
• Hands-on ERP experience (Epicor is a strong plus) and solid Microsoft Office skills.
• Comfort with blueprint reading, cycle counts, and general shipping/receiving processes.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or Management or equivalent shop-floor experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a proactive, deadline-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own custom manufacturing orders end-to-end from intake through shop floor to delivery.
• Apply Work Breakdown Structure methodology to keep complex jobs on track and on schedule.
• Use ERP system to manage work orders, monitor work in process, and keep materials flowing.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and Shipping to keep production moving and inform clients.
• Serve as a client-facing point of contact for schedule updates and quality requirements.
• Protect margins by catching unquoted work and keeping cost baselines accurate.

Skills

ERP experience

Microsoft Office

Blueprint reading

Cycle counts

Shipping/receiving

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain/Operations/Management

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Tappwfs in Cicero, Illinois is launching a nine-month, mentored path into project management. From day one you'll own parts of orders, work in our ERP, and be the connective tissue between engineering, quality, purchasing, shipping, and clients.

This hands-on program trains you to break complex projects into manageable tasks using Work Breakdown Structure, with a clear path to promotion and real responsibility, not a generic coordinator role.