Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Overview

A Project Manager oversees fabrication projects from inception to completion, serving as a liaison between the clients and internal teams. Key responsibilities include project plans, development, managing timelines, and budgets, coordinating with drafting and production, ensuring quality control and safety standards are met. This onsite role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, knowledge of processes and technical drawings as well as great attention to detail.

Nationwide Fab. is a leading manufacturer of custom commercial stainless steel food service equipment. Our products are found in independent and chain restaurants, stadiums, hospitals, universities, corporate centers, and other commercial locations.

First Shift (United States of America)

• Develops and manages project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resources allocations.
• Defines project scope, goals and deliverables
• Identifies and manages project risks and addresses them with clients and/or discusses them with team and/or Plant Manager/General Manager.
• Oversees the execution of fabricated projects, ensuring adherence to schedules and quality standards
• Monitors project progress, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective actions.
• Manages project resources, including personnel, equipment and materials.
• Communicates project status updates to stakeholders, including clients, management, and team members.
• Manages stakeholder expectations and address their concerns.
• Resolves project issues and addresses conflicts within a timely manner.
• Ensures that products meet quality standards and specifications.
• Implements and maintains quality control processes.
• Conducts root cause analysis for quality issues and implements corrective actions
• Manages project budgets and ensures that projects are completed within budget by tracking project cost and expenses/expenditures.
• Identifies cost-saving opportunities and proposes alternatives to stakeholders and management.
• Provides guidance and support to team members.
• Maintains reliable and consistent attendance, including being punctual, dependable, and flexible to potential schedule changes to meet the needs of the department and the organization.
• Executes each essential duty satisfactorily to perform job successfully.
• Follows all safety procedures required in work area, wears PPE as needed, attends all safety meetings, and reports safety issues regarding equipment or unsafe/hazardous conditions.
• Performs effectively as a team member, able to work well with others, open to receive and give feedback, and treats everyone with respect.
• Takes ownership of own work and behavior, accepts accountability for own actions, encourages solutions, and communicates status of work/projects.
• Follows all department quality standards/criteria. Raises concerns and issues to management.
• Understands department’s key performance indicators (KPIs) and contributes to achieve these goals both individually and as a team.
• Other duties as needed or required.

Some travel may be required.

• Bachelors Degree from 4-year University or College in Engineering, Manufacturing and/or relative major.
• 2-4 years' experience in project management
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficient in Excel
• Ability to adjust plans to meet changing needs
• Attention to detail

• Experience in Manufacturing, specifically food service industry, stainless steel and/or general contracting
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus
• Ability to read blueprints

Sitting, walking, standing, bending at the neck, repetitive use of hands, simple grasping, fine manipulation, carrying/lifting up to 10 lbs.

• Working around equipment and machinery
• Exposure to excessive noise

• Safety glasses with side shields
• Hearing protection (e.g., ear plugs, earmuffs)
• Face covering as/when applicable

$80,000- 90,000. Salary may vary depending on experience.

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