Plastics Manufacturing Project Manager

Davies Molding, LLC; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Davies Molding, LLC, a leading plastics manufacturer, is seeking a hands-on Project Manager to guide multiple initiatives from quotation through launch. You will coordinate Engineering, Tooling, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and Customer Service to meet schedules and budgets.

The role requires 3-7 years in project/program management within a manufacturing environment, plus experience with APQP/PPAP and ISO quality systems. On-site work in Carol Stream, IL is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field.
• 3-7 years in project/program management or manufacturing.
• Experience with plastics manufacturing and tooling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple projects from quotation through production launch.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, action plans, and deliverables.
• Coordinate activities among Engineering, Tooling, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and Customer Service teams.
• Monitor project progress and proactively address delays, risks, and resource constraints.
• Facilitate project meetings and communicate status updates to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure project objectives, timelines, and customer requirements are clearly understood and achieved.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Engineering drawings

ER P/MRP awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Davies Molding, LLC, a leading plastics manufacturer, is seeking a hands-on Project Manager to guide multiple initiatives from quotation through launch. You will coordinate Engineering, Tooling, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and Customer Service to meet schedules and budgets.

The role requires 3-7 years in project/program management within a manufacturing environment, plus experience with APQP/PPAP and ISO quality systems. On-site work in Carol Stream, IL is expected.