Junior Project Manager

What You'll Bring to the Table

• 5+ years of experience in plastic injection mold building, toolmaking, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of tool making processes, including design review, machining, EDM, assembly, and sampling.
• Proficient in using CAD viewers to review mold designs and engineering changes.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or apprenticeship preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., M2M, NCR) preferred.

A Day in the Life

• Project Planning & Control - Assist Project Managers in developing, maintaining, and updating project plans for plastic injection mold builds, rebuilds, and component projects
• Support scheduling activities for design, machining, assembly, sampling, purchased components, and final approval milestones
• Manage assigned smaller-scale component build projects or portions of larger mold builds
• Monitor daily project activity and follow up on open items
• Prepare project status updates, action item lists, and reports
• Scope, Budget & Change Management - Evaluate and communicate the impact of design changes, product changes, and scope adjustments on cost, timing, and mold performance
• Manage scope changes through formal change order processes
• Monitor project costs and resource utilization
• Identify project risks related to material availability or capacity constraints, and implement mitigation plans
• Communication & Customer Interface - Communicate project progress, milestones, risks, and delivery expectations to customers and internal stakeholders
• Proactively address customer concerns related to mold functionality, sampling results, and delivery timelines
• Continually seek opportunities to improve customer satisfaction and long-term partnerships
• Resource & Vendor Management - Evaluate and plan around required skill sets, machine capacity, and labor resources for each mold build
• Cook up internal departments including Sales, Design, CNC Machining, Toolmaker, and Quality and Sampling
• Manage external suppliers and subcontractors to ensure quality, cost, and on-time delivery
• Quality, Compliance & Process Improvement - Help ensure projects follow customer specifications, drawings, and internal quality requirements
• Maintain project records and documentation in compliance with company procedures and ISO standards
• Support mold trials, sampling activities, and validation processes
• Identify opportunities to improve project tracking, communication flow, and execution efficiency
• Learn and apply company project management standards and best practices in preparation for advancement into a full Project Manager role

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates
• Full Health Care Coverage including Dental & Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Gainsharing Bonus Program
• Self-Directed 401(k) with 3% Company Match
• Referral Bonuses
• Company-provided PPE including prescription safety glasses & safety-toe shoe reimbursement
• Company-provided inspection equipment
• Family-Owned Environment with Company lunches, Milestone recognitions, Cookouts and Holiday Parties