Project Manager – Manufacturing

Elgen Staffing; Collingswood (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Collingswood, NJ-based food & beverage manufacturer seeks an experienced Project Manager-Manufacturing to plan, manage, and execute plant operation projects. You will collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to ensure timely project completion.

Responsibilities include leading equipment installation, managing new technology implementations, developing budgets and technical plans, coordinating across sites, and tracking progress with Gantt charts.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of project management experience, manufacturing preferred.
• Experience in Food & Beverage industry and plant operations.
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of CAD, MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration on site.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute projects related to plant operations.
• Lead equipment installation projects to optimize production and workflow.
• Oversee new technology implementations (mechanization and robotics).
• Develop designs, budgets, layouts, and technical plans while maintaining supplier relationships.
• Coordinate multiple projects across sites and track progress with Gantt charts.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Time management

Prioritization

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Our client, a nationwide provider of high-quality food products has an immediate opening for an experienced Project Manager-Manufacturing,to join their winning team in Collingswood.

Our candidate of choice will be responsible for planning, managing, and executing a variety of projects related to plant operations. The Project Manager will collaborate closely with the maintenance, engineering, and production teams to ensure successful project completion.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Lead and execute equipment installation projects to maximize and optimize production and workflow.
• Manage new technology implementations, including mechanization and robotization initiatives.
• Develop project designs, budgets, layouts, and technical plans while maintaining supplier relationships.
• Coordinate and execute multiple projects across various sites simultaneously.
• Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and progress using Gantt charts and other project management tools.
• Provide floor-level support, ensuring alignment between project design and operational needs.
• Manage project budgets, resources, and vendor coordination.
• Identify efficiencies and ensure project results support plant performance and strategic objectives.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have prior experience in the Food & Beverage (F&B) industry, including managing projects related to restaurant operations, food production, hospitality, catering, food service, beverage manufacturing, or related business environments.
• 2–4 years of project management experience (manufacturing strongly preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of CAD, Microsoft Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and delegate effectively to meet deadlines.
• Foundational knowledge in mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience in a private-sector manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and team-building skills.
• Results-driven, highly organized, and capable of handling multiple priorities.
• Skilled at presenting information clearly using Gantt charts and project management software.
• Comfortable working on the operations floor and partnering with cross-functional teams.
• Self-starter, resourceful, energetic, and innovative.
• Ability to travel up to 25% to support projects at other facilities.

WE OFFER:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Other ad hoc analysis related to the role.