Project Manager - Manufacturing & Product Launch

Job Details

Job Location:

Morton North
- Morton, IL 61550

Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $ Salary/year

We do the right thing, even when no one is looking.

We achieve company goals through camaraderie and serving together.

We fulfill our commitments with exceptional effort.

We are dedicated to the ongoing improvement of our people and processes.

We bring excellence using our individuality.

Through 80 years, Morton Industries has built a reputation for excellence in tube, sheet, and enclosure fabrication. From supplying established off highway OEMs to brand new startups and everything in-between across the globe, your expertise makes a mark on history.

With 5 facilities across the United States to better serve our customers, we maintain a consistent culture of team success. As a part of Morton Industries, you will be a part of a highly valued team of experts with limitless opportunity. Our professional authenticity drives our unique dedication to ongoing improvement of our people, valuing both your needs and the needs of our customers.

• Low Insurance Premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident Coverages
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401K Match
• Paid Bereavement

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Project Manager to lead cross-functional projects from initiation through completion. This role will support a variety of business initiatives, including coordination and execution related to new product launches. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with a proven ability to manage schedules, budgets, resources, and stakeholder expectations in a fast-paced environment.

• Plan, execute, monitor, and close projects according to deadlines and budget requirements
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, timelines, and resource allocations
• Coordinate internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
• Support project activities related to new product development and product launch initiatives
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, sales, marketing, and leadership teams throughout project life cycles
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Monitor project progress and provide regular status updates to leadership and stakeholders
• Manage project scope and change requests while minimizing impact on timelines and costs
• Facilitate project meetings, document action items, and ensure follow-through
• Ensure projects comply with company standards, procedures, and quality expectations
• Track project performance metrics and prepare reports for management
• Lead continuous improvement efforts within project management processes

• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience required
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering or related field preferred
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred
• Experience supporting new product launches or product development projects
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, industrial, or related environments
• Master's degree or additional certifications are a plus

• Leadership and team management
• Strategic thinking and planning
• Risk management
• Budget and cost control
• Stakeholder communication
• Time management and prioritization
• Conflict resolution
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment