Project Manager, Operations Management

We are a proudly Canadian owned and operated manufacturing solution facility. For over 50 years, we have taken pride in our commitment to supporting our clients and their products. Our vast experience has helped us develop a strong stature in North American and International markets. The atmosphere of teamwork at EM Dynamics is at the center of our drive towards growth and prosperity.

The continuous development of quality is an ecosystem where every facet of the business is impacted by the core competencies of consistency, repeatability and reliability. Our quality directive entails continuous process improvement to exceed established quality objectives. Proactive commitment to further education, training and technological advancement allows us to progress together.
We take pride in consistently delivering at or beyond our client's expectations and aim for only the highest level of craftmanship. Our business is growing and with growth comes the opportunity to expand our team.
Is This an Existing Vacancy?  No — this posting is for a newly created role.
Use of AI:  We use artificial intelligence tools to help screen applications during the hiring process.

Job Summary  We are hiring a  Project Manager  to join our Program Management team. Reporting to the Program Manager, the Project Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day execution and coordination of assigned customer orders and projects. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Purchasing, and Finance to ensure projects remain on schedule, within scope, and aligned with customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities   Manage assigned customer orders from Quoting through production and delivery
Act as the primary point of contact for assigned orders, providing customers with regular, accurate status updates on timelines, issues, and deliverables
Build and maintain Gantt charts and project schedules to track progress across fabrication, machining, welding, painting, and assembly stages
Coordinate daily/weekly priorities across departments (CNC, weld, brake press, tube cutting, paint, assembly) to keep orders on schedule and resolve bottlenecks
Read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and routers to confirm scope and specs, and flag discrepancies early
Monitor schedule, cost, and risk on assigned orders; escalation issues to the Program Manager with proposed mitigation plans
Track open issues/action items and drive timely resolution across departments
Support the Program Manager in internal program meetings and customer update meetings
Maintain clear, organized project documentation, status trackers, and reporting
Support continuous improvement of project tracking processes, tools, and reporting

Required Qualifications   3-5 years of project management experience in a manufacturing environment
PMP certification highly recommended (or actively working toward one)
Diploma or degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and routers
Experience building and managing Gantt charts/project schedules (MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar)
Proficiency with Excel; comfort with ERP/MRP systems and project tracking tools
Strong communication skills, comfortable speaking directly with customers and giving clear status updates
Ability to coordinate across multiple departments and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced floor environment
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Comfortable working on-site full-time, including time spent on the production floor
Occasional travel may be required to support customer visits, supplier coordination, or site meetings.
Preferred Qualification   Experience in sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, welding, or similar contract manufacturing environments
Familiarity with ISO 9001 or other quality management systems

Experience with purchase orders and production scheduling
Exposure to KPI dashboards or reporting tools (Power BI, Smartsheet, , or similar)
Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of manufacturing excellence!
Accommodation Requirements  We are committed to providing accessible employment practices and will provide accommodations upon request for any part of the application process. If you require any accommodations, please let us know.