Project Manager

Thompson Pipe Group is seeking a Project Manager to play a critical role in how customer orders move through manufacturing. You'll own projects end-to-end while working closely with production, sales, and logistics to align schedules and deliver on commitments.Project ManagerThe Manufacturing Project Manager leads customer projects from purchase order through final shipment, ensuring on-time and in-full (OTIF) delivery. This role manages project timelines while actively coordinating and scheduling manufacturing production, materials, and resources. Serving as the key link between sales, operations, and customers, the role ensures production plans align with commitments and capacity.Key ResponsibilitiesPlanning & Scheduling (30-40%)Develop, maintain, and execute daily manufacturing production schedules by work center, product, quantities, and due datesMonitor historical and current production performance to forecast future capacity, labor, and production needsCoordinate daily with production leaders to set priorities, sequence work, and ensure customer delivery requirements are metEnsure critical raw materials are ordered, received, and available to support production schedulesIdentify scheduling conflicts, capacity constraints, or material shortages and lead cross-functional resolution effortsProject Management (60-70%)Own customer projects from purchase order through final shipment with full accountability for on-time and in-full (OTIF) deliveryEstablish and maintain project records, schedules, and timelines aligned with production capacity, material availability, and customer commitmentsServe as the primary point of contact between sales, customers, operations, and logistics throughout the project lifecycleCoordinate production schedules and customer shipments to meet delivery requirementsProactively identify project risks related to schedule, capacity, materials, or scope and implement mitigation plansManage changes to scope, schedule, or delivery commitments and clearly communicate impacts to stakeholdersMaintain accurate backlog, project status, and schedule visibility; communicate status and risks proactivelyCollaborate with the Project Management team to ensure consistent execution standards and continuous improvementQualificationsRequired Qualifications5+ years of experience in project management within a manufacturing, operations, or production environmentDirect hands-on experience with production scheduling, including coordinating work centers, capacity, and material availabilityProven ability to manage multiple customer projects simultaneously while meeting delivery commitmentsDemonstrated experience balancing customer priorities, production capacity, and operational constraintsStrong cross-functional communication skills with the ability to influence production, sales, and logistics teamsExperience working with ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling or planning toolsStrong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skillsPreferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related fieldExperience in make-to-order, engineered-to-order, or project-based manufacturing environmentsFamiliarity with OTIF, schedule adherence, throughput, and manufacturing performance metricsProject Management certification (PMP or equivalent)Experience driving continuous improvement in project execution, scheduling, or cross-functional coordination