Project Manager, Manufacturing Operations & New Products

Gateway Search Associates; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Search Associates in Reading, PA is seeking a Project Manager for Manufacturing Operations and New Products to lead high-impact initiatives onsite. This role oversees project lifecycles from scoping to close while coordinating cross-functional teams and managing budgets.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of PM experience, strong MS Project skills, and a collaborative, mentoring mindset. This onsite position offers visibility into launches, operations improvements, and budget-driven

Qualifications

• 5+ years of core Project or Program Management experience.
• Proficiency with MS Project and modern tech platforms.
• Ability to unite teams under a common goal, adapt to change, and mentor peers.
• PMP/APM certification valued.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution: lead projects from scoping to close, keeping timelines tight and budgets on track.
• Sync teams: act as the central hub connecting internal and external teams through weekly reviews.
• Mitigate risk: build proactive mitigation plans to keep critical launches moving forward.
• Analyze & optimize: review project metrics and lessons learned to continuously upgrade operations.

Skills

Project management

MS Project

Team leadership

PMP/APM certification

Job description

Project Manager, Manufacturing Operations & New Products

Reading, United States | Posted on 08/12/2026

• Position Description Engineering; Manufacturing & Production
• Account Manager Susan Strickland
• Industry Manufacturing
• Job Type Full time
• Work Model ONSITE (5 days a week)
• City Reading
• Country United States
• State/Province Pennsylvania
• Date Opened 08/12/2026

Job Description

Project Lead: High-Impact Operations & New Products

Ready to drive execution on high-visibility projects and lead dynamic, cross-functional teams? We are looking for a sharp, proactive Project Manager to own the lifecycle of critical operational initiatives and new product launches. If you thrive on autonomy, love turning chaos into structure, and want a role where your impact is visible every day, this is your next move.

• Drive Execution: Lead projects from scoping to close, keeping timelines tight and budgets on track.
  
• Sync Teams: Act as the central hub connecting internal and external teams through weekly reviews.
  
• Mitigate Risk: Build proactive mitigation plans to keep critical launches moving forward.
  
• Analyze & Optimize: Review project metrics and lessons learned to continuously upgrade our operations.
  

Requirements

• 5+ years of core Project or Program Management experience.
  
• Deep proficiency with modern tech platforms and project management software (MS Project).
  
• Natural ability to unite teams under a common goal, adapt to change, and mentor peers.
  
• A analytical background or technical degree/certification (PMP/APM) is highly valued.