Manufacturing Data & Operations Project Manager

About the role

This role is ideal for a project manager who understands manufacturing operations and enjoys working at the intersection of business, data, and technology. You will help teams define what data they need, where it comes from, and how it drives better operational decisions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operations, service, and manufacturing teams to gather and refine requirements
• Translate business needs into data requirements and project deliverables
• Lead initiatives that leverage data from systems like ERP and external sources
• Align stakeholders on reporting needs, performance metrics, and execution strategies
• Work cross-functionally with IT and technical teams to deliver solutions
• Ensure project milestones and deliverables are met

Requirements

• Experience in manufacturing or operations-focused environments
• Strong stakeholder management and requirement gathering experience
• Exposure to Digital Transformation or Industry 4.0 initiatives
• Ability to connect business processes with data/reporting needs
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90,000 - 110,000 annually, or $55.00 - $75.00/hr. Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Schedule

This is a fully onsite position in Menomonee Falls, WI, and later in Milwaukee, WI. This is a Contract to Hire position.