Project Manager

Guardian Bikes; Seymour (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Bikes is a direct-to-consumer kids' bike brand with patented SureStop brake tech and a mission to build the safest bikes in the industry. The Project Manager will lead manufacturing, supply chain, and operational improvement projects on the U.S.

factory floor. You will partner with production, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure on-time delivery, within scope and budget, from new product introductions to facility upgrades, while applying lean principles for continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of project management experience in manufacturing or production environments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills for cross-functional work.
• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Asana) to plan and track work.
• PMP certification is a plus, not required; Lean/Six Sigma experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and track projects from initiation through completion (scope, timeline, budget, resources).
• Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams for launches and line changes.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, status reports, and risk logs; flag roadblocks early.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings and ensure clear action ownership and follow-through.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives on the factory floor using lean/Six Sigma.
• Manage vendor and contractor coordination for capital projects and facility upgrades.
• Track budgets and provide leadership with progress, risks, and financial impact.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Six Sigma

Communication

Risk & budget management

Multi-project coordination

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Operations Management

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Asana

Job description

About Guardian BikesGuardian Bikes is a leading direct-to-consumer kids' bike brand, known for its patented SureStop brake technology and a mission to build the safest kids' bikes in the industry. Guardian is building a vertically integrated, AI-driven manufacturing and commerce company — we design, manufacture, fulfill, and sell directly from our U.S. factory floor to the customer's door. The company has grown from a small startup into a major brand, selling over a million bikes to families across the country.Job SummaryThe Project Manager will lead planning and execution across manufacturing, supply chain, and operational improvement projects. This role works closely with production, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with company goals — from new product introductions to facility and process improvement initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan, execute, and track projects from initiation through completion, including scope, timeline, budget, and resource managementPartner with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to coordinate new product launches and production line changesDevelop and maintain project schedules, status reports, and risk logs; proactively flag and resolve roadblocksFacilitate cross-functional meetings, ensuring clear ownership of action items and follow-throughSupport continuous improvement initiatives on the factory floor, applying lean/Six Sigma principles where applicableManage vendor and contractor coordination for capital projects, equipment installs, or facility upgradesTrack project budgets and provide regular updates to leadership on progress, risks, and financial impactEnsure projects comply with safety, quality, and regulatory standards relevant to manufacturing operationsMaintain documentation and post-project reviews to capture lessons learnedSkills & QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)3+ years of project management experience, ideally in a manufacturing or production environmentStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyProficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Asana, or similar)Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work across engineering, operations, and leadership teamsComfortable on the production floor and in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environmentPMP certification a plus, not requiredExperience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies a plus