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.

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.