Manufacturing Project Manager

Manufacturing Project Manager State: IowaAdditional Role DetailsSalary: $125K100% onsite roleRelocation assistance may be availableTravel typically ranges from 10–20%, with potential increases to 50–75% during major projectsPosition OverviewGRN Great Plains is seeking a driven Manufacturing Project Manager III to lead high-impact manufacturing, capital equipment, operational improvement, and facility projects across multiple locations.This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys leading cross-functional teams, and wants to play a key role in helping build and support manufacturing operations from the ground up.What You’ll DoLead projects from concept through implementationManage schedules, budgets, timelines, and project deliverablesCoordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, maintenance, and leadershipDrive capital equipment, process improvement, and operational initiativesIdentify risks and develop proactive solutionsTrack project performance and communicate updates to stakeholdersSupport continuous improvement and manufacturing efficiency effortsTravel to manufacturing facilities as neededWhat We’re Looking For7+ years of project management experience in manufacturing or industrial environmentsExperience leading capital projects, operational improvements, or manufacturing initiativesStrong leadership, communication, and organizational skillsAbility to manage multiple projects in a fast-moving environmentEngineering, Operations, Business, or related degree preferredPMP certification is a plusPhysical RequirementsAbility to travel between facilities and work within manufacturing environments, including walking production floors, climbing stairs/ladders, and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.