Project Manager, Manufacturing

Ethos; Tennant (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & PH

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

Ethos is seeking a Project Manager for Manufacturing to lead and deliver complex projects. You will drive schedules, manage contracts, and coordinate across Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Accounting to ensure timely, profitable outcomes.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in manufacturing PM roles, a bachelor’s degree, and strong MS Office skills. PMP is optional; multilingual ability is a plus. This position offers excellent benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• PM experience in manufacturing/machinery/industrial settings.
• Ability to manage multiple projects to on-time and profitable completion.
• Strong time management and autonomous work style.
• Excellent communication with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules identifying deliverables, milestones, and resources.
• Perform contract review and negotiation with Account Managers and others.
• Contract Management throughout the course of a project.
• Provide project updates on schedule and budget to PMO and leadership.
• Report variances between progress and baselines.
• Prepare timely formal documentation for projects with Engineering and other departments.
• Organize documentation including account activities and project information.
• Schedule and facilitate meetings to review status and upcoming work.
• Create and implement new project management processes.
• Coordinate with Engineering to support internal projects.
• Manage bid schedule, review meetings, and bid approvals.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Autonomy

Multitasking

Contract review/negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office / Office 365

Job description

Project Manager, Manufacturing

(Excellent Full Benefits Package, Competitive Compensation/Bonus Structure and more!)

The Project Manager is responsible for efficiently delivering projects for customers.

Responsible for bid management, schedule creation and management, contract review, and resource planning.

The Project Manager will be required to ensure the timely completion of project activities involving engineering, procurement, manufacturing, service/installation, and accounting.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain project schedules that identify deliverables, milestones, and resource allocation
• Perform contract review and contract negotiation alongside Account Managers, Business Development Managers, and Market Development Managers
• Contract Management throughout the course of a project
• Provide project updates regarding schedule and budget to the PMO and executive management
• Compare and report the variances between the project progress and the schedule and budget baselines
• Prepare and timely deliver formal documentation for projects in coordination with Engineering and other relevant departments
• Ensure the proper organization of documentation including worthwhile account activities and project information in appropriate programs, as determined by PMO standards
• Schedule and facilitate meetings with the project resources to provide project status updates and review upcoming project work
• Create and implement new project management processes
• Coordinate with Engineering to assist with Project Management for internal projects
• Bid Management including bid schedule, facilitating bid review meetings, and bid approval process

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of project management experience, must have Manufacturing/Machinery/Industrial industry experience.
• PMP is not a requirement but it would set a candidate apart from others with equal experience.
• The ability to conduct business in a second language (Spanish, French, German, or Mandarin) is not a requirement but would set a candidate apart from others with equal experience.
• Proven Project Management experience including accountability for the coordination and completion of projects on time and within profitability expectations
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at a time with excellent time management skills
• Ability to function autonomously within job responsibilities
• Demonstrated experience in the review and modification of contractual terms and conditions
• Ability to understand technical requirements related to Project Management and contractual terms
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and/or Office 360 Suites

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development