Carlson Tool & Manufacturing is hiring a Junior Project Manager to join our team onsite at our West Plant in Cedarburg, WI!
We're looking for a quality-driven team player to support our Tooling Division in daily project activities and manage smaller component build assignments, with hands-on exposure to all phases of mold build and component project execution including scheduling, coordination, customer communication, cost awareness, and cross-functional collaboration.This position is intended to support the Project Management team while building the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary for future advancement into a Project Manager role.
Carlson Tool and Manufacturing's West Plant designs and manufactures Plastic Injection Molds for a variety of industries. Our services include design, build, product modeling/development, and reverse engineering services to support the Consumer goods, Packaging, and Automotive markets.
Starting pay ranges from $32 - $36/hr depending on experience, with generous perks and benefits including:
And did we mention perks like our on-site Carlson Recreational Center? Think weightlifting, cardio, a golf simulator, pickleball court, and more - open to employees and their families.
What You'll Bring to the Table:
A Day in the Life:
Project Planning & Control
Assist Project Managers in developing, maintaining, and updating project plans for plastic injection mold builds, rebuilds, and component projects
Support scheduling activities for design, machining, assembly, sampling, purchased components, and final approval milestones
Manage assigned smaller-scale component build projects or portions of larger mold builds
Monitor daily project activity and follow up on open items
Prepare project status updates, action item lists, and reports
Scope, Budget & Change Management
Evaluate and communicate the impact of design changes, product changes, and scope adjustments on cost, timing, and mold performance
Manage scope changes through formal change order processes
Monitor project costs and resource utilization
Identify project risks related to material availability or capacity constraints, and implement mitigation plans
Communication & Customer Interface
Communicate project progress, milestones, risks, and delivery expectations to customers and internal stakeholders
Proactively address customer concerns related to mold functionality, sampling results, and delivery timelines
Continually seek opportunities to improve customer satisfaction and long-term partnerships
Resource & Vendor Management
Evaluate and plan around required skill sets, machine capacity, and labor resources for each mold build
Coordinate internal departments including Sales, Design, CNC Machining, Toolmaker, and Quality and Sampling
Manage external suppliers and subcontractors to ensure quality, cost, and on-time delivery
Quality, Compliance & Process Improvement
Help ensure projects follow customer specifications, drawings, and internal quality requirements
Maintain project records and documentation in compliance with company procedures and ISO standards
Support mold trials, sampling activities, and validation processes
Identify opportunities to improve project tracking, communication flow, and execution efficiency
Learn and apply company project management standards and best practices in preparation for advancement into a full Project Manager role
Ready to Join a Team That Values You?
At Carlson, we believe great people build great things - and we'd love for you to be one of them. Apply today and discover what it's like to work for a company where your hard work is valued, and your contributions are celebrated.
Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp. is an ISO certified and ITAR registered manufacturing company serving customers with engineering, tooling, drilling, and machining services.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) including disability/veteran.
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