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Job Title: Project Manager
Job Description
We are seeking a Project Manager who is passionate about improving manufacturing efficiencies and fostering collaboration across internal cross-functional teams. In this role, you will recommend and implement enhancements to internal processes, establish clear communication channels, and ensure accountability for timelines and deliverables. You will also be responsible for reviewing metrics to support informed decision-making and defining daily/weekly backlog burn-down targets within operations and manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate internal cross-functional teams focused on operations and lean manufacturing.
- Recommend and improve internal processes to enhance manufacturing efficiencies.
- Establish and maintain clear communication channels to drive alignment across groups.
- Hold team members accountable to timelines and deliverables.
- Review metrics to support internal decision-making processes.
- Define and track daily/weekly backlog burn-down targets across operations and manufacturing.
Essential Skills
- 5 years of project management experience.
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Exposure to a manufacturing environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage internal operations, documentation, and process improvements.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working with ERP systems (user-level understanding).
Work Environment
The role is based in a newly remodeled manufacturing facility with attached office space. The position offers an opportunity to work within lean manufacturing processes, focusing on data and documentation to streamline workflows and improve project visibility. This is a 3-4 month contract position, with the potential for extension.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of North Canton, OH.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $42.00 - $52.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This is a fully onsite position in North Canton,OH.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jun 6, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Salary : $42 - $52