Job Description

Job Location: Morton North - Morton, IL 61550
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $95,000.00 - $125,000.00 Salary
Travel Percentage: Less than 10%Integrity In Action
We do the right thing, even when no one is looking.
Focused on Team Success
We achieve company goals through camaraderie and serving together.
Driven to Deliver
We fulfill our commitments with exceptional effort.
Consistent Progress
We are dedicated to the ongoing improvement of our people and processes.
Professional Authenticity
We bring excellence using our individuality.
Join the best team around!
Through 80 years, Morton Industries has built a reputation for excellence in tube, sheet, and enclosure fabrication. From supplying established off highway OEMs to brand new startups and everything in-between across the globe, your expertise makes a mark on history.
With 5 facilities across the United States to better serve our customers, we maintain a consistent culture of team success. As a part of Morton Industries, you will be a part of a highly valued team of experts with limitless opportunity. Our professional authenticity drives our unique dedication to ongoing improvement of our people, valuing both your needs and the needs of our customers.
Morton Industries is hiring for a Project Manager - Manufacturing & New Product Launch!
Morton offers:
Low Insurance Premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision
Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident Coverages
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Company Paid Life Insurance
401K Match
Paid Bereavement

Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Project Manager to lead cross-functional projects from initiation through completion. This role will support a variety of business initiatives, including coordination and execution related to new product launches. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with a proven ability to manage schedules, budgets, resources, and stakeholder expectations in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, execute, monitor, and close projects according to deadlines and budget requirements
- Develop detailed project plans, schedules, timelines, and resource allocations
- Coordinate internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
- Support project activities related to new product development and product launch initiatives
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, sales, marketing, and leadership teams throughout project lifecycles
- Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Monitor project progress and provide regular status updates to leadership and stakeholders
- Manage project scope and change requests while minimizing impact on timelines and costs
- Facilitate project meetings, document action items, and ensure follow-through
- Ensure projects comply with company standards, procedures, and quality expectations
- Track project performance metrics and prepare reports for management
- Lead continuous improvement efforts within project management processes
Morton Industries, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of project management experience required
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices
- Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Preferred

Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering or related field preferred
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred
- Experience supporting new product launches or product development projects
- Experience in manufacturing, engineering, industrial, or related environments
- Master’s degree or additional certifications are a plus
Core Competencies
- Leadership and team management
- Strategic thinking and planning
- Risk management
- Budget and cost control
- Stakeholder communication
- Time management and prioritization
- Conflict resolution
- Adaptability in a fast-paced environment