Project Manager – Manufacturing & Installation (Hybrid)

JBT Marel; Sandusky (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, life insurance

Disability coverage

Family leave

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Job summary

JBT Marel is seeking a Project Manager for performance-focused leadership of manufacturing-related projects. You will coordinate engineering, operations, installation, and supply chain to ensure on-time delivery and budget adherence, while maintaining comprehensive project documentation.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field, 3+ years managing projects up to $100K, and 25% travel. Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote, with full US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field or equivalent experience managing technical projects related to manufacturing, installation, field service, or construction
• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing projects of up to $100K
• Experience managing financial and project timelines
• Experience working with installation, production, engineering, and customers to ensure project goals are met
• Must be authorized to work in the US now and in the future without sponsorship
• Must be willing to travel 25% to support project deliverables at customer sites planned throughout the year
• Hybrid schedule - 3 days onsite/2 days remote

Responsibilities

• Evaluates project performance and identifies improvement opportunities.
• Manages mid-sized customer projects with moderate complexity, coordinating cross-functional activities to ensure on-time delivery.
• Develops detailed project schedules, identifies critical path activities, and adjusts plans as needed.
• Monitors risks, issues, and changes and recommends options to maintain delivery commitments.
• Facilitates collaboration between Engineering, Operations, Installation, and Supply Chain throughout the project.
• Communicates project status, key decisions, and progress to internal teams and customers.
• Maintains project budgets, identifies variances, and supports corrective actions.
• Ensures technical and project documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned with project requirements.
• Leads coordination of equipment readiness, logistics, and installation planning.
• Prepares project reports, summaries, and closeout documentation.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Budgeting

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

JBT Marel is seeking a Project Manager for performance-focused leadership of manufacturing-related projects. You will coordinate engineering, operations, installation, and supply chain to ensure on-time delivery and budget adherence, while maintaining comprehensive project documentation.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field, 3+ years managing projects up to $100K, and 25% travel. Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote, with full US work authorization.