Junior Project Manager – Manufacturing
Location: Marietta, OHJob Type: Full-Time, Direct HireStarting Salary: $60,000/year, with compensation based on experienceIndustry Requirement: Power distribution industry experience is required.
Position Overview
We are looking for an organized Junior Project Manager to coordinate high-volume configure-to-order (CTO) and quick-ship manufacturing orders. This position follows projects from order entry through shipment while working closely with production, supply chain, engineering, quality, and logistics teams.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate CTO and quick-ship orders through completion and shipment.
- Review sales orders for accuracy, configuration, and required information.
- Monitor material availability, production, testing, and shipping milestones.
- Keep order and project information current in ERP and project management systems.
- Communicate regularly with production, supply chain, quality, and shipping teams.
- Provide order status updates and communicate schedule changes.
- Identify orders at risk and escalate issues that could affect delivery.
- Assist with shipping coordination, documentation, logistics, and customer-specific requirements.
- Prepare internal and customer-facing project status reports.
- Help improve order tracking and scheduling processes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering Technology, or a related field is preferred.
- 1–3 years of experience in project coordination, order management, customer service, inside sales support, or operations within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience working with ERP systems and project tracking software.
- Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and follow-through.
Qualifications
- Power distribution industry experience is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
- 1–3 years of experience in project coordination, order management, customer service, inside sales support, or manufacturing operations.
- Experience with ERP systems and project tracking tools.
- Strong organization, multitasking, communication, and follow-through skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
Preferred Experience
- Electrical, industrial, or electromechanical manufacturing.
- Configure-to-order (CTO) or make-to-order manufacturing.
- Power distribution products or industrial equipment.
- Shipping and logistics coordination for manufactured products.
- CAPM certification or interest in pursuing a project management certification.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Career development and advancement opportunities.
- Support for professional certifications.
- Collaborative, fast-paced work environment.