Project Manager JN -092026-181171

Goodwin Recruiting; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Paid vacation

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an organized Project Manager for Oceanside, CA to lead manufacturing projects from setup to closeout. You will coordinate with customers, internal teams, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.

Responsibilities include scheduling, documentation, permits, orders, and onsite coordination. The role requires excellent communication, detail orientation, and multitasking across departments.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing industry experience required.
• Previous project management or project coordination experience required.
• Sign manufacturing or signage industry experience is highly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active projects.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to coordinate across multiple departments and outside partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initial setup through production, installation, inspection, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, timelines, documentation, and internal project records.
• Coordinate closely with manufacturing and internal teams to keep projects moving on schedule.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customers, providing consistent project updates and managing expectations.
• Coordinate permitting and required project documentation.
• Process and communicate orders to the manufacturing team.
• Schedule onsite work with customers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Source subcontractors and vendors, issue purchase orders, and monitor completion of work.
• Ensure project checklists, documentation, and completion photos are properly maintained.
• Coordinate final inspections and confirm projects meet customer requirements and permit specifications.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail and follow-through.

Skills

Project management

Organization

Customer communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Manager – Manufacturing

We are seeking an organized and customer-focused Project Manager to join a growing manufacturing organization. This position will manage projects from initial setup through final completion, coordinating with customers, internal production teams, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered accurately, on time, and to a high standard.

Project Manager Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initial setup through production, installation, inspection, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, timelines, documentation, and internal project records.
• Coordinate closely with manufacturing and internal teams to keep projects moving on schedule.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customers, providing consistent project updates and managing expectations.
• Coordinate permitting and required project documentation.
• Process and communicate orders to the manufacturing team.
• Schedule onsite work with customers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Source subcontractors and vendors, issue purchase orders, and monitor completion of work.
• Ensure project checklists, documentation, and completion photos are properly maintained.
• Coordinate final inspections and confirm projects meet customer requirements and permit specifications.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail and follow-through.

Project Manager Qualifications

• Manufacturing industry experience required.
• Previous project management or project coordination experience required.
• Sign manufacturing or signage industry experience is highly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active projects.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to coordinate across multiple departments and outside partners.
• Microsoft Office experience preferred.

Schedule & Benefits

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Full-time, approximately 40 hours per week
• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
• Benefits available after 60 days
• Health insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Paid vacation

If you have a strong manufacturing background and enjoy taking ownership of projects from start to finish,

JOB ID: 181171 #post

Phillip Michel

$49,920 - $58,240