Associate Project Manager

Associate Project Manager (Direct Hire) - On-site | Manitowoc, WI (54220)

A  Employment Services is partnering with a well-established manufacturer in the Manitowoc area to hire an Associate Project Manager to support Development & Industrialization projects. This is a great fit for someone with manufacturing leadership experience who enjoys coordinating cross-functional work, keeping timelines on track, and partnering with customers and suppliers.

Location: Manitowoc, WI (on-site)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Salary: $70,000+ depending on your experience
Type: Direct Hire
WHAT YOU'LL DO

In this role, you'll support the Project Manager and help drive projects forward-ensuring timelines, quality, and cost targets are met while aligning to customer expectations and regulatory/quality standards (FDA cGMP, BRCGS Consumer Products, ISO 9001).

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage and coordinate project activities assigned by the Project Manager
• Coordinate trial runs, customer visit support, and project documentation (internal/external)
• Partner with suppliers on factory visits, technical meetings, and follow-ups
• Participate in project meetings; track action items, owners, and next steps
• Assist with project planning tasks (deadlines, responsibilities, progress summaries); may support multiple projects
• Serve as back-up to the Project Manager as needed
• Create technical documentation as needed (specs, technical datasheets, project charters)
• For select customers, act as a technical point of contact to understand needs and support relationship growth
• Coordinate project timeline activities across internal departments

REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience in a leadership/coordination capacity
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
• Strong computer skills; proficiency with MS Office/Excel

PREFERRED

• Project management experience
• Technical background (Chemistry is a plus)
• Experience with MS Project and SAP
• Familiarity with Power BI and/or Power Automate

WORK ENVIRONMENT (SUMMARY)

• Primarily office/computer-based (computer use up to ~85%)
• Some exposure to manufacturing/lab environment; PPE may be required (steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, hair/beard net, etc.)
• Occasional travel (less than ~15%)

HOW TO APPLY

If you're interested, apply here or for more information call Kristin at  or email her at

A  Employment Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veterans' status.