Project Manager, Crane Systems & Continuous Improvement

Mazzella; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Teledoc

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

At Mazzella, a leading overhead bridge crane systems provider, we seek a Project Manager to lead contract sales projects from kickoff to delivery, collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, and external contractors.

You will drive planning, budgeting, scheduling, and continuous improvement using MMS processes to ensure on-time, on-budget execution and clear stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of project management or engineered customer projects experience.
• Ability to influence and lead teams across the organization.
• Team player with ability to influence consensus.
• Strong analytical, planning, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent math skills and PC literacy; MS Project preferred.
• Detail oriented, self-motivated, and disciplined with multi-tasking.
• Strong written and verbal communication; internal/external communication.
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, execution, and communication from inception through completion.
• Implement MMS processes: KPIs, CARs, supplier performance, Kaizen, training, and support.
• Manage budgets and timelines in collaboration with production and sales.
• Control project scope, specs, and schedule changes.
• Direct all project activities per schedule and ensure execution.
• Document and manage changes in project scope.
• Track technical problems to identify patterns and reduce root causes.
• Foster continuous improvement using performance metrics and improvement plans.
• Lead cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, and contractors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project planning

Execution

Communication

Budget management

Scope management

Change management

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional leadership

Engineering coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Mazzella, a leading overhead bridge crane systems provider, we seek a Project Manager to lead contract sales projects from kickoff to delivery, collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, and external contractors.

You will drive planning, budgeting, scheduling, and continuous improvement using MMS processes to ensure on-time, on-budget execution and clear stakeholder communication.