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Project Manager

Rutledge, GA

Posted: 10/01/2026 Industry: Engineering Job Number: 38396

Job Description


Project manager
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Project Management
  • Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously from quotation through production launch.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, action plans, and deliverables.
  • Coordinate activities among Engineering, Tooling, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and Customer Service teams.
  • Monitor project progress and proactively address delays, risks, and resource constraints.
  • Facilitate project meetings and communicate status updates to customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Ensure project objectives, timelines, and customer requirements are clearly understood and achieved.

Customer & Program Management
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customers regarding project execution and launch activities.
  • Coordinate customer communications regarding schedules, tooling status, sampling, PPAP submissions, and production readiness.
  • Manage customer expectations while maintaining strong professional relationships.
  • Support customer visits, project reviews, and launch meetings.

New Product Development & Launches
  • Coordinate all activities associated with new tooling, product launches, engineering changes, and transfer projects.
  • Ensure tooling schedules align with production requirements and customer commitments.
  • Collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams on validation activities, first article inspections, capability studies, and PPAP submissions.
  • Track launch readiness and escalate issues that may impact timing or quality.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with Manufacturing and Engineering to identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.
  • Coordinate with Purchasing and Supply Chain teams to ensure materials and components are available to support project timelines.
  • Partner with Quality to address customer concerns, corrective actions, and quality requirements.
  • Facilitate communication between departments to ensure alignment and accountability.

Reporting & Documentation
  • Maintain accurate project documentation, schedules, action item lists, and status reports.
  • Track project costs, timelines, and performance metrics.
  • Prepare project summaries and management reports for leadership review.
  • Ensure compliance with customer requirements, internal procedures, and ISO quality standards.

Leadership Responsibilities
  • Demonstrate strong organizational and leadership skills while managing project teams.
  • Foster accountability and teamwork across departments.
  • Promote a customer-focused culture centered on quality, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
  • Drive problem-solving efforts and facilitate timely decision-making.

Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field preferred.
  • Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Experience
  • 3–7 years of project management, program management, manufacturing, or engineering experience.
  • Experience in plastics manufacturing, injection molding, compression molding, tooling, or related manufacturing environments preferred.
  • Experience managing customer-facing projects and new product launches.
  • Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, engineering change processes, and ISO quality systems preferred.

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