Project Manager

Sirius Staffing; Whitsett (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sirius Staffing is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Project Manager for a contract-to-hire opportunity in Whitsett, NC. You will partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and global teams to drive NPI, automation, and capacity expansion projects while ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and quality goals.

The role requires strong project management, problem-solving, and leadership skills, with preference for experience in manufacturing transformation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field; Master's or MBA preferred.
• 5–8 years of manufacturing experience.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing project management experience.
• Experience with NPI, automation, capacity expansion, manufacturing transformation, or process improvement projects.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Experience working with global teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing projects from planning through execution and completion.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, milestones, resources, and deliverables.
• Coordinate NPI, manufacturing transfers, production ramp-ups, and capacity expansion projects.
• Ensure manufacturing readiness, including equipment, tooling, documentation, staffing, and training.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and global stakeholders.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and resolve execution challenges.
• Track KPIs related to cost, quality, delivery, productivity, and project timelines.
• Lead or support Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate project status, risks, and priorities to leadership.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations Management or related field

Job description

Manufacturing Project Manager

Sirius Staffing is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Project Manager for contract to hire opportunity in Whitsett, NC.

Summary

The Manufacturing Project Manager will partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Global Teams to support NPI, automation, capacity expansion, process improvement, and manufacturing readiness while ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to quality and operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing projects from planning through execution and completion.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, milestones, resources, and deliverables.
• Coordinate NPI, manufacturing transfers, production ramp-ups, and capacity expansion projects.
• Ensure manufacturing readiness, including equipment, tooling, documentation, staffing, and training.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and global stakeholders.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and resolve execution challenges.
• Track KPIs related to cost, quality, delivery, productivity, and project timelines.
• Lead or support Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate project status, risks, and priorities to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field; Master's or MBA preferred.
• 5–8 years of manufacturing experience.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing project management experience.
• Experience with NPI, automation, capacity expansion, manufacturing transformation, or process improvement projects.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Experience working with global teams preferred.

Sirius Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.

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