Manufacturing Project Manager

American Steel & Aluminum (ASA), a leading metals supplier and fabricator with roots dating back to 1806, has built its reputation on innovation, quality, and integrity. We deliver world-class products to customers across a diverse range of industries, including defense, robotics, automotive, industrial, and more.

Our mission is to remain an industry leader by providing unmatched quality, exceptional customer service, and an inclusive, dynamic workplace.

At ASA, we believe success is about more than attracting top talent. We invest in our employees through ongoing development, challenging and rewarding assignments, and a collaborative team culture. While our history spans nearly 220 years, our focus is on building the future. Join Team ASA and help us usher in the next generation of American Steel & Aluminum.

Why Join Team ASA?

· Transparent & Rewarding Culture

· Competitive Pay

· Advancement Opportunities

· Paid Time Off, including vacation, personal, sick, family, bereavement, and holidays

· Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield

· Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical & Dependent Care

· Health Savings Account (HSA

· Traditional & Roth 401(k) with Company Match

· Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Tuition & Ongoing Development Reimbursement

· Community Outreach & Volunteer Opportunities

· Pet Insurance

· Employee Perks & Discounts on vacations, events, and more

American Steel and Aluminum is seeking a Project Manager to oversee customer projects from award through shipment. This position will coordinate closely with engineering, purchasing, production, powder coating, shipping, quality, and accounting to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to customer specifications.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on role that requires strong schedule management, customer communication, and the ability to resolve issues before they impact delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and delivery dates.
• Create and release project work orders in the ERP/MRP system.
• Monitor project progress and develop recovery plans when delays occur.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customers.
• Provide weekly customer status updates and communicate risks, changes, and schedule impacts.
• Coordinate engineering, purchasing, production, powder coating, shipping, and quality activities.
• Review material requirements and expedite purchased materials and subcontract services.
• Monitor long-lead items and resolve shortages or supplier issues.
• Manage drawing revisions, change orders, and project documentation.
• Track project costs, labor consumption, and margins.
• Identify risks, resolve issues, and escalate critical concerns when necessary.
• Support production priorities and drive on-time delivery.
• Provide project status reports and maintain action-item logs.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of project management experience in manufacturing, metal fabrication, or a related industrial environment preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and work-order creation.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production scheduling.
• Experience with material expediting, customer communication, and change-order management.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Teams, and Project or similar scheduling tools.
• Experience with ERP systems is a plus.

What Success Looks Like

• Projects delivered on time.
• Accurate and timely ERP work-order release.
• Materials available when needed.
• Clear and consistent customer communication.
• Effective coordination across departments.
• Strong cost control and margin protection.

American Steel and Aluminum LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, American Steel and Aluminum LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

American Steel and Aluminum LLC expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of American Steel and Aluminum LLC’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $95,000