Project Manager
Labor Staffing Solutions LLC
Job Position: Project Manager
Location: Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Pay Rate: $30.00-$50.00/hr based one experience
Job Type: Full-Time, Potential Direct Hire, Business Hours
Entech Staffing Solutions is seeking a Project Manager for a growing manufacturing company specializing in advanced botanical extraction equipment in Rochester Hills, MI. We are looking for candidates who are available to start work ASAP.
Position Summary:
This role owns projects from kickoff to shipment/installation. You will be responsible for schedules, materials, vendors, internal coordination, and customer communication. If you’ve run equipment builds in a real manufacturing environment and know how to push work through a shop floor, this role is for you. This is not a paperwork-only PM role. You will be in the plant, on the phone with vendors, and directly responsible for hitting delivery targets.
Key Responsibilities:
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Own multiple manufacturing and equipment build projects simultaneously
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Drive project schedules and enforce deadlines
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Coordinate engineering, purchasing, and production resources
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Track parts, materials, and fabrication progress daily
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Manage vendors, lead times, and subcontractors
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Run project kickoff meetings and weekly execution reviews
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Identify production bottlenecks and remove obstacles
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Control scope, cost, and schedule changes
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Maintain accurate project cost and margin tracking
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Communicate directly with customers on milestones and delivery
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Support equipment testing, delivery, and installation as required
Required Qualifications:
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3+ years managing manufacturing or industrial equipment projects
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Proven ability to run projects inside a production environment
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Strong understanding of fabrication, machining, or equipment assembly
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Experience managing budgets, schedules, and suppliers
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Ability to read mechanical drawings and technical specifications
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High accountability and follow-through
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Comfortable holding teams and vendors accountable
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience with capital equipment, automation, or industrial machinery
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ERP/MRP system experience
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Mechanical or technical background
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PMP or equivalent (not required if you can execute)
Work Environment:
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On-site manufacturing environment
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High-speed, deadline-driven operation
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Direct involvement with shop floor and production teams