Project Manager – Manufacturing & Customer Programs

twiceasnice Recruiting; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

twiceasnice Recruiting is seeking a Program Manager for a specialty chemical manufacturer in the Greater Nashville area. This role requires managing multiple customer programs and internal projects, with a focus on mentorship and team collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment, possess strong mechanical aptitude, and be able to work onsite daily. Comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $130,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or customer-facing technical environment.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects or cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability and willingness to work onsite daily.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple customer programs and internal projects.
• Provide mentorship to program management team.
• Interpret blueprints and understand contract requirements.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams.
• Maintain project budgets and track deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical aptitude

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Program Manager
Location: Greater Nashville Area; 100% Onsite
Salary: $100,000-$130,000+ (DOE)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Life, 401k, PTO, Holidays
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical hours: M-F, 8 AM – 5 PM
Start Date: ASAP
Relocation assistance is available

Program Manager – Manufacturing / Engineering / Technical Customer Programs Description

Our client, a specialty chemical manufacturer serving commercial, military, and aerospace applications, is seeking a Program Manager to join their team in the Greater Nashville area. In this role, you’ll lead 2–8 customer programs at a time, with contracts ranging from $5K to several million dollars. Our client is open to candidates from a variety of manufacturing-related backgrounds, including project management, engineering, sales engineering, or customer-facing technical roles. The ideal candidate will have experience coordinating complex projects or programs within a manufacturing environment, along with strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, operations, and customers. Exposure to proposals, quoting, contract review, or customer support activities is highly valued. This role could be a strong fit for someone looking to step into a position with broader ownership and visibility across multiple initiatives. You’ll be reporting to a highly collaborative and easy-to-work-with leader who gives his team the autonomy to make an impact while still providing the support they need to be successful. For someone who enjoys variety and complexity in their day‑to‑day, this is an especially interesting opportunity given how niche their products are.

Program Manager - Manufacturing / Engineering / Technical Customer Programs Responsibilities

• Manage multiple customer programs and internal projects simultaneously
• Provide mentorship to program management team and support ongoing training
• Interpret blueprints and understand contract requirements
• Participate in the quoting process and assist in a bid/no-bid decision
• Develop specifications for the project's needed equipment
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams during project implementation
• Plan project scope, assign responsibilities, and monitor milestones
• Maintain project budgets and track completion of key project deliverables
• Strategize more efficient project methods and maintain the project's profitability
• Create frameworks to measure the project's metrics and data collection
• Develop contractual quality requirements and assist during project implementation
• Ensure compliance with the applicable regulations, practices, and specifications

Program Manager - Manufacturing / Engineering / Technical Customer Programs Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or customer-facing technical environment required
• Experience coordinating multiple projects or cross-functional initiatives simultaneously required
• Strong mechanical aptitude required
• Ability and willingness to work onsite daily required