Job Description

Job Location: Cabot, PA 16023,

Position Type: Full Time,

Job Shift: Daylight,

Job Category: Manufacturing, Project Manager I

Penn United Technologies now hiring for a Project Manager I to join our Production Operations team. The ideal candidate will have a proven history of managing projects as well as managing the support functions ranging from planning, supplier relations and customer relations. This person will serve as a liaison between manufacturing and the customer.

What You’ll Do

• Manage assigned project activities, coordinate activities with operations, engineering/prototype, manufacturing, and quality. Serve as the primary point person and point of contact on projects.
• Take the responsibility for and manage the full life cycle of projects from validation, approval, communications, through to delivery of product.
• Perform contract review duties for the assigned customer.
• Provide daily contact with customers (via customer portals, email, phone, etc..)
• Conduct supplier research and communication for problem solving
• Drive focus of the team on accomplishing goals. Provide coordination and follow-through internal team members to make improvements as needed to ensure tasks are moving forward and commitment to customers are met.
• Create estimation models and resulting cost/budget for projects.
• Focus on lean manufacturing throughout entire project.
• Regularly review job estimated costs vs. actual costs, working with all leadership members in the group.
• Manage and direct customer service functions, including customer inquiries and complaints, responding to all in a timely manner. Manage the customer’s portal from a high-level project scope, to specifications, to the shipping of product. Provide communication to customers regarding project status.
• Because we serve a wide variety of industries – from medical to electronics to aviation – the Project Manager must be able to quickly learn industry related regulations as they relate to the Penn United manufacturing process.

Qualifications: What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management and customer relations.
• Bachelors degree strongly preferably in process engineering /business management, or related equivalent experience.
• Ability to integrate knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials, company capabilities and customer needs.
• Ability to lead and manage people, schedules and multiple projects.
• Appropriate knowledge of manufacturing processes, project management and supply chain.
• Solid understanding and experienced application of Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Ability to quickly learn and use required computer software effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills, self- motivated, able to effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) and ability to relate to colleagues at various skill levels. Committed to team development, and product and service excellence.
• Work hours are primarily daylight, but may need to support other shifts, and travel for occasional supplier/customer visits

What We Offer : We offer an array of exceptional benefits that reflect our commitment to the health and financial well-being of our employee-owners including:

Competitive Pay

• Competitive starting wage
• Opportunity for two pay increases during your first year

Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage beginning on your first day
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Hearing Aid Coverage

Retirement Benefits

• ESOP: 7% company-paid contribution to Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401(k): 3% company-paid contribution
• 401(k): 50% company match up to the first 6% you contribute

Additional Financial Rewards

• Monthly Profit-Sharing Program

Work-Life Balance

• 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) during your first year
• 9 Paid Holidays

Additional Insurance Coverage

• Group Term Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability (after 6 months)
• Voluntary Benefits Package

Additional Perks

• On-site company cafeteria
• Temperature-controlled facilities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Years of Service Recognition Awards

About Penn United Technologies

Since 1971, Penn United Technologies has been a leading advanced contract manufacturer providing precision-engineered solutions for customers with complex manufacturing needs. We serve a diverse range of industries including aerospace and defense, medical, connectivity, energy, fluid handling, and consumer products. Our capabilities span Engineering, Precision Machining & Grinding, Stamping, Carbide Manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing and more—supporting products that impact lives around the world every day. At Penn United Technologies, quality, innovation, and employee ownership are at the heart of everything we do.

Apply today and become part of the Penn United team.

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