Project Manager I

Penn United Technologies, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Hearing aid coverage

ESOP

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

On-site cafeteria

Temperature-controlled facilities

Years of service awards

Job summary

Penn United Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager I to join our Production Operations team in the United States.

The role requires managing projects and support functions, serving as a liaison between manufacturing and customers, and coordinating with engineering, supply chain, and quality teams. Key duties include full project lifecycle management, cost estimation, contract reviews, and proactive customer communications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management and customer relations.
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred in process engineering / business management, or related equivalent experience.
• Ability to integrate manufacturing processes, capabilities, and customer needs.
• Ability to lead and manage multiple projects and schedules.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge and application required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel for supplier/customer visits.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned project activities and coordinate with operations, engineering, manufacturing, and quality.
• Oversee full life cycle of projects from validation to delivery of product.
• Perform contract review duties for the assigned customer.
• Provide daily contact with customers via portals, email, and phone.
• Conduct supplier research and communication for problem solving.
• Drive team focus to meet goals and commitments to customers.
• Create estimation models and cost/budget for projects.
• Focus on lean manufacturing throughout projects.
• Review estimated costs vs. actual costs with leadership.
• Direct customer service functions, including inquiries and complaints; manage customer portal.
• Learn industry regulations related to Penn United manufacturing process.

Skills

Project management

Customer relations

Lean manufacturing

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in process engineering / business management

Job description

Project Manager I

Penn United Technologies now hiring for a Project Manager I to join our Production Operations team. The ideal candidate will have a proven history of managing projects as well as managing the support functions ranging from planning, supplier relations and customer relations. This person will serve as a liaison between manufacturing and the customer.

What Youll Do:

• Manage assigned project activities, coordinate activities with operations, engineering/prototype, manufacturing, and quality. Serve as the primary point person and point of contact on projects.
• Take the responsibility for and manage the full life cycle of projects from validation, approval, communications, through to delivery of product.
• Perform contract review duties for the assigned customer.
• Provide daily contact with customers (via customer portals, email, phone, etc..)
• Conduct supplier research and communication for problem solving
• Drive focus of the team on accomplishing goals. Provide coordination and follow-through internal team members to make improvements as needed to ensure tasks are moving forward and commitment to customers are met.
• Create estimation models and resulting cost/budget for projects.
• Focus on lean manufacturing throughout entire project.
• Regularly review job estimated costs vs. actual costs, working with all leadership members in the group.
• Manage and direct customer service functions, including customer inquiries and complaints, responding to all in a timely manner. Manage the customers portal from a high-level project scope, to specifications, to the shipping of product. Provide communication to customers regarding project status.
• Because we serve a wide variety of industries – from medical to electronics to aviation – the Project Manager must be able to quickly learn industry related regulations as they relate to the Penn United manufacturing process.

Qualifications

What Were Looking For:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management and customer relations.
• Bachelors degree strongly preferably in process engineering /business management, or related equivalent experience.
• Ability to integrate knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials, company capabilities and customer needs.
• Ability to lead and manage people, schedules and multiple projects.
• Appropriate knowledge of manufacturing processes, project management and supply chain.
• Solid understanding and experienced application of Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Ability to quickly learn and use required computer software effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills, self- motivated, able to effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) and ability to relate to colleagues at various skill levels. Committed to team development, and product and service excellence.
• Work hours are primarily daylight, but may need to support other shifts, and travel for occasional supplier/customer visits

What We Offer

Competitive Pay

• Competitive starting wage
• Opportunity for two pay increases during your first year

Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage beginning on your first day
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Hearing Aid Coverage

Retirement Benefits

• ESOP: 7% company-paid contribution to Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401(k): 3% company-paid contribution
• 401(k): 50% company match up to the first 6% you contribute

Additional Financial Rewards

• Monthly Profit-Sharing Program

Work-Life Balance

• 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) during your first year
• 9 Paid Holidays

Additional Insurance Coverage

• Group Term Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability (after 6 months)
• Voluntary Benefits Package

Additional Perks

• On-site company cafeteria
• Temperature-controlled facilities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Years of Service Recognition Awards

About Penn United Technologies

Since 1971, Penn United Technologies has been a leading advanced contract manufacturer providing precision-engineered solutions for customers with complex manufacturing needs. We serve a diverse range of industries including aerospace and defense, medical, connectivity, energy, fluid handling, and consumer products. Our capabilities span Engineering, Precision Machining & Grinding, Stamping, Carbide Manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing and more—supporting products that impact lives around the world every day. At Penn United Technologies, quality, innovation, and employee ownership are at the heart of everything we do.

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