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.

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.