Production Project Manager

Job Summary: 

The Production Project Manager will organize, manage, and plan complex projects for the organization’s research, development, and product implementation efforts. This role will report directly to the VP of Operations.

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Leads and completes an assigned project on time, to specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency. 
• Outlines the tasks involved in the project and delegates accordingly.
• Meets and collaborates with clients, engineers, and other staff to understand the products being developed. 
• Reviews and analyzes existing and proposed processes, staff, and materials; identifies cost-reduction opportunities. 
• Determines needs for additional staff, machinery, materials, and other resources. 
• Estimates costs of new equipment or capital investment necessary for production. 
• Drafts cost estimates for projects based on data analysis and research; distributes reports to engineers, contractors, clients, and other stakeholders. 
• Conducts cost analysis, estimating expected costs for the project. 
• Prepares and implements a budget based on estimates. 
• Conducts risk assessments; reports identified risks to management; provides recommendations for mitigation of risk (including termination of the project if appropriate). 
• Addresses questions, concerns, and/or complaints throughout the project.
• Acts as a liaison between the company, customers, and vendors.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.