Project Manager

Andritz AG; Pell City (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Andritz AG in Pell City, AL is seeking a Project Manager to ensure timely, on-budget delivery of quotes and customer deliverables. You will lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and Operations to drive project execution.

The role requires proven project management experience in manufacturing, strong leadership and communication skills, and proficiency with ERP systems and project reporting tools. This is an on-site permanent position.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership, supervisory, or management experience.
• Project management experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or technical environment.
• Strong understanding of planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and customer expectations.
• Experience managing NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) and ECRs (Engineering Change Requests), including corrective actions and resolution tracking.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Proficient in project management software, ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and project reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project and quote performance; ensure schedules, priorities, and customer expectations are effectively managed; drive consistent execution across all assigned projects.
• Coordinate with cross functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and Operations to support shop priorities and customer needs.
• Execute and coordinate NCR (Non-Conformance Report) and ECR (Engineering Change Request) activities, ensuring proper documentation, timely resolution, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and effective communication across departments.
• Maintain job packets, post-rebuild reports, and part-cart check assurance.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, budgets, and resourcing, including managing the procurement of necessary equipment and materials.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Budgeting

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Project reporting tools

Job description

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Job title: Project Manager

Job family: Supply Chain

Business area: Pulp & Paper Service

Contract location: Pell City, AL, US

Working location: Pell City, AL, US

Location type: Office Location / Office-based

Contract type: Permanent

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

Brief Description

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for ensuring projects, quotes, and customer deliverables are completed efficiently, accurately, and on schedule. This person has a solid understanding of project management skills, and a proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of clients.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Key responsibilities include monitoring project and quote performance; ensuring schedules, priorities, and customer expectations are effectively managed; and driving consistent execution across all assigned projects. The PM coordinates with cross functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and Operations to support shop priorities and customer needs.
• This position requires execution and coordination of NCR (Non-Conformance Report) and ECR (Engineering Change Request) activities, ensuring proper documentation, timely resolution, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and effective communication across departments.
• The PM maintains job packets, post-rebuild reports, and part-cart check assurance.
• Participates in weekly PM meetings, production meetings, and lead meetings are conducted effectively and are driving results.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, budgets, and resourcing, including managing the procurement of necessary equipment and materials.

#1ANDRITZway Core Behaviors

• Customer Focus
• Ownership for Performance
• Shared Commitment

#1ANDRITZway ALeaders Behaviors

• Lead by Example
• Lead the Business
• Care for People
• Guide the Team

Job Specific Competencies

• See Key responsibilities and qualifications

Qualifications (Required)

When selecting candidates, we will be looking for the following essential skills, abilities, and experience:

• Project management experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or technical environment.
• 3+ years of leadership, supervisory, or management.
• Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, quoting, budgeting, and resource management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and customer expectations.
• Experience managing NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) and ECRs (Engineering Change Requests), including corrective actions and resolution tracking.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Proficient in project management software, ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and project reporting tools.

Other Valued Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Preferred)

• Adapts quickly to shifting priorities and changing conditions.
• Strong interpersonal skills across all organizational levels.
• Empowers ownership of projects.
• Ability to bridge communication fluidly between corporate/admin level and production level employees.
• Bachelor's Degree, with business experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.