Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Job details:
Position:
Project Manager – Conveyor Systems & Automation.

Location:

Roseville, MI 48066. Type:
Full Time.

Reports to:

General Manager. Company:
Ultimation Industries.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Full benefits package:
  Medical, dental, and vision coverage; company‑paid life, AD&D, and short‑ and long‑term disability insurance; 401(k) with a generous company match; generous PTO and paid holidays; tuition reimbursement; paid parental leave; employee assistance program; voluntary benefit products.

• Lead customer meetings from project kickoff through completion.
• Negotiate scope, schedules, and expectations effectively, maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Manage stakeholder expectations proactively and resolve conflicts before they impact delivery.

• Apply PMI‑aligned project management practices across scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, and stakeholder management.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules covering all milestones including design release, procurement, fabrication, assembly, FAT, and installation.
• Manage scope, schedule, and cost baselines through formal change control processes.
• Monitor progress continuously, identify risks early, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Oversee on‑site and off‑site project execution activities, including travel to customer sites, vendor facilities, and installation locations as required.

• Lead internal coordination meetings with engineering, purchasing, operations, suppliers, and vendors.
• Work closely with the engineering team to define solutions, address design or manufacturing challenges, and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Own the project’s financial performance including cost tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Provide regular project updates to internal management and external stakeholders with clear, accurate reporting.

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in conveyor systems, automation, or industrial machinery.
• Proven success managing complex, multidisciplinary projects in manufacturing or automation environments.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and negotiation skills with the ability to manage scope, cost, and schedule trade‑offs.
• Proficiency in project management software such as MS Project, MS Planner, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems used in conveyors and automation equipment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).

• PMP certification or equivalent formal training in PMI‑based project management methodologies.
• Experience with ERP or MRP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Epicor Prophet 21.
• Background in automotive, e‑commerce fulfillment, or industrial automation project delivery.

Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Roseville, MI, Ultimation Industries is a leader in conveyor systems and custom material handling solutions. We design, manufacture, and install automation and assembly equipment for facilities of all sizes. As the largest integrator of Jervis Webb overhead conveyor systems in the U.S., we serve automotive, food processing, vertical farming, warehousing, and fulfillment industries across North America and Europe.

Ultimation joined Motion & Control Enterprises (MCE) in 2023, retaining its culture while benefiting from a top‑50 national industrial distributor.

Ultimation Industries and MCE are proud Equal Opportunity Employers. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.