Technical Project Manager – Plastics Manufacturing / NPI

Technical Project Manager – Plastics Manufacturing / NPI

Location: Southern New Jersey / Greater Philadelphia (Onsite)

Compensation: $120K – $140K base bonus

Overview

We are seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead high-impact programs within a plastics manufacturing environment, supporting complex products from development through full-scale production. This role operates at the center of engineering, operations, and customer engagement, with a strong emphasis on execution, problem-solving, and cross-functional coordination in a fast-paced production setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead programs through full lifecycle with a strong focus on execution and operational performance
• Coordinate across engineering, operations, quality, and maintenance to drive program success
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams and customer stakeholders, including executive-level communication
• Drive timelines, manage risks, and ensure alignment across multiple concurrent initiatives
• Support production environments by addressing technical, quality, and operational challenges
• Oversee program-related financial inputs, including cost tracking and project-level analysis
• Ensure readiness for production and maintain alignment with customer expectations

Qualifications (Required)

• 7 years of experience in program or project management within manufacturing
• Direct experience in plastics manufacturing, injection molding, or closely related processes
• Engineering background with strong technical problem-solving ability
• Proven experience leading cross-functional programs tied to production environments
• Demonstrated success in customer-facing roles, including executive-level communication
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production flow, and plant-level coordination
• Ability to operate effectively in a hands-on, fast-paced environment with competing priorities

Preferred Background

• Experience in regulated industries (medical device, pharma, or similar)
• Familiarity with ISO-regulated environments (e.g., ISO 9001 / 13485)
• Experience supporting high-volume or automated production environments
• Exposure to capital projects, process improvements, or production optimization

What This Role Offers

• Ownership of critical, high-visibility programs tied directly to production performance
• Close collaboration with engineering, operations, and customer stakeholders
• Opportunity to work on complex manufacturing systems in a dynamic environment
• A role that combines technical depth with program leadership

Additional Notes

This is an onsite role requiring close engagement with production teams and manufacturing operations.

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates (East Coast preferred).

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