Project Manager – Manufacturing
Bellingham, WA
Are you an experienced Project Manager in manufacturing who can handle work orders, inventory, and production with confidence?
Do you thrive in a hands-on environment and want to be part of a local, people-first industrial company? If so, this could be the right opportunity for you.
A local manufacturer is seeking a Project Manager to help strengthen the connection between the shop floor and reporting. In this role, you’ll oversee manufacturing projects from initiation through completion while ensuring accuracy in work orders, inventory control, and cost management.
The ideal candidate will have a background in industrial manufacturing, with an emphasis on steel and metal fabrication, and a proven ability to manage timelines, budgets, and resources in a fast-paced environment.
Project Manager Responsibilities
- Manage multiple manufacturing projects from planning through execution and close-out.
- Oversee and coordinate work order management to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation.
- Monitor and reconcile inventory across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
- Analyze variances and conduct root-cause analysis on inventory and production discrepancies.
- Collaborate with production, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure accurate BOM, PO, and work order data.
- Maintain inventory control processes while coordinating with procurement and production to ensure material availability.
- Interpret and apply blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications for project planning and execution.
- Develop, monitor, and manage project budgets including forecasting, cost control, and variance analysis.
- Lead project teams with clear direction, problem-solving, and communication.
- Prepare progress reports and project updates for leadership and stakeholders.
Project Manager Qualifications:
- 3+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Business, or related field preferred.
- Strong knowledge of work order systems and ERP tools.
- Experience in inventory management and control processes.
- Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
- Demonstrated success in budgeting and cost control on multi-phase projects.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Benefits & Appreciation:
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision) – 85% paid by employer ( for employee + dependent)
- 401k with 4% match
- Generous PTO
- Stable company culture with long-tenured team members and leadership succession planning
Compensation: $100,000 - $125,000+ (DOE)