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Join an industry-leading manufacturer specializing in custom engineered industrial equipment used in critical infrastructure projects across North America. This leadership role offers the opportunity to oversee complex, high-value projects while developing a team of Project Managers and partnering directly with Operations to drive production, delivery performance, and customer satisfaction.
We're seeking a collaborative, operations-focused leader who thrives in engineered-to-order manufacturing environments and enjoys solving complex production challenges while leading cross-functional teams.
Benefits and Compensation
- Competitive base salary
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Life and disability insurance
- Career advancement opportunities within a growing manufacturer
- Leadership role with direct impact on company operations
- Stable, long-established organization with multiple U.S. manufacturing facilities
- Collaborative executive leadership team
- Professional development opportunities
- Travel to other manufacturing locations (15–20%)
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
- 5+ years of project management experience in engineered-to-order (ETO), industrial manufacturing, fabrication, or heavy equipment
- 2+ years leading Project Managers or cross-functional teams
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production scheduling, ERP/MRP systems, and supply chain coordination
- Experience managing multiple concurrent custom manufacturing projects
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to travel approximately 15–20%
Must Haves
- Lead and mentor a team of Project Managers while balancing project assignments and workloads
- Coordinate daily production priorities with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Shipping
- Own the master manufacturing schedule and proactively adjust priorities based on labor, capacity, and material availability
- Drive engineering releases, BOM accuracy, production readiness, and change order execution
- Monitor long-lead materials, supplier issues, and project risks before they impact delivery
- Develop recovery plans for delayed projects while protecting customer commitments and profitability
- Track KPIs including on-time delivery, schedule adherence, labor performance, and rework trends
- Build standardized project management processes across multiple manufacturing facilities
- Serve as the primary escalation point for project execution issues
Preferred Background & Skills
- Experience with fabricated steel products, industrial equipment, generator enclosures, skids, or acoustic equipment
- PMP certification
- Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience
- Experience supporting multiple manufacturing facilities
- Familiarity with customer submittals and engineered project documentation
- Strong ERP/MRP reporting and scheduling expertise
- Experience working directly with executive leadership
JOB ID: 178597
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Rob McDermott