Project Manager

CFS; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Job summary

CFS in Van Wert, OH is seeking a Project Manager to lead highly customized automation and manufacturing projects from concept through delivery.

You will own budgets, schedules, and customer relationships, coordinating with engineering, operations, customers, and stakeholders, with strong growth potential as the team expands.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience, preferably within manufacturing, automation, industrial, or related environments.
• Experience managing project budgets, timelines, and quality expectations.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Technical exposure to manufacturing, machine building, automation, mechanical, or electrical systems is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initiation through completion while maintaining scope, budget, and timeline expectations.
• Align project execution with customer goals and maintain clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Own project budgets, forecasting, schedules, risk management, and quality outcomes.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders while driving accountability and project momentum.
• Lead project meetings, milestones, documentation, and execution of project plans.
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience through proactive communication and relationship management.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Communication

Manufacturing knowledge

Job description

Salary: $80,000 - $120,000+ (based on experience)

Location: Van Wert, OH

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Lead highly customized automation and manufacturing projects from concept through delivery.
• Gain broad exposure by working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, customers, and stakeholders.
• Join a growing organization actively expanding its project management team.
• Enjoy strong career advancement potential with defined progression paths from Project Manager I through Senior Project Manager levels.
• Take ownership of project budgets, schedules, and customer relationships, giving you meaningful influence on business outcomes.
• Work in a fast-paced environment where initiative, leadership, and problem-solving are highly valued.
• Earn bonus potential tied to company performance.
• Collaborate on innovative projects that improve production efficiency, quality, and automation capabilities for customers.

Key Responsibilities For The Project Manager

• Manage projects from initiation through completion while maintaining scope, budget, and timeline expectations.
• Align project execution with customer goals and maintain clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Own project budgets, forecasting, schedules, risk management, and quality outcomes.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders while driving accountability and project momentum.
• Lead project meetings, milestones, documentation, and execution of project plans.
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience through proactive communication and relationship management.

Qualifications For The Project Manager

• 3+ years of project management experience, preferably within manufacturing, automation, industrial, or related environments.
• Experience managing project budgets, timelines, and quality expectations.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Technical exposure to manufacturing, machine building, automation, mechanical, or electrical systems is highly valued.

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