Junior Project Manager – Manufacturing

Junior Project Manager – Manufacturing

Location: Marietta, OH Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Starting Salary: $60,000/year, with compensation based on experience Industry 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.

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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.

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