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Project Manager Supply Chain

Vaco
$55 - $62.5 / Hour
United States, Florida, Naples
Sep 12, 2026
Contract Production Project Manager Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Production Project Manager to support a medical device manufacturing operation in the Mooresville, North Carolina area. This is a highly visible, fully onsite contract position responsible for coordinating production projects across multiple departments and ensuring that customer programs move efficiently from order intake through final delivery. The successful candidate will serve as the central point of coordination among program management, production scheduling, machining, quality, secondary operations, assembly, outside vendors, and leadership. This person must be able to identify bottlenecks, establish accountability, recommend solutions, and professionally drive projects to completion. This position is ideal for a confident, hands-on project manager who is skilled at influencing cross-functional teams, improving communication, and maintaining momentum in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Coordinate customer programs and production projects from order intake through manufacturing and final product delivery. Develop and maintain project plans, production priorities, timelines, action items, and status updates. Monitor work as it moves through CNC machining, inspection, secondary operations, assembly, cleaning, passivation, outside processing, and final delivery. Partner with production scheduling and department leaders to align resources and priorities. Identify bottlenecks, stalled production orders, quality concerns, and dependencies that may place delivery commitments at risk. Ensure issues are assigned to the appropriate owner and actively follow through until resolution. Facilitate communication across operational departments that may have competing priorities. Lead cross-functional follow-up while maintaining positive working relationships. Recommend practical process improvements that strengthen workflow, visibility, accountability, and execution. Assist with process mapping, documentation, and the establishment of consistent project management practices. Provide timely updates regarding progress, risks, delays, decisions, and required actions. Communicate effectively with department leaders, program managers, local HR, and executive leadership. Attend daily production meetings and translate operational discussions into clear actions and ownership. Provide leadership with reliable visibility into production activity, particularly when senior leaders are traveling or unavailable. Work across organizational levels to ensure that projects continue moving and commitments are met. Required Qualifications Demonstrated project management experience involving multiple departments, stakeholders, and competing priorities. Proven ability to manage projects from initiation through execution and completion. Experience identifying operational obstacles and driving issues to resolution. Ability to influence teams and create accountability without direct reporting authority. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and follow-up skills. Excellent written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills. Ability to translate operational information into clear project updates, risks, recommendations, and next steps. Confidence presenting recommendations and constructively challenging existing processes. Ability to work fully onsite in the Mooresville, North Carolina area. Availability to begin the workday at 7:00 a.m. and attend a daily 7:15 a.m. production meeting. Preferred Qualifications Project management experience in manufacturing, production, operations, supply chain, or another physical-product environment. Experience in medical device, aerospace, automotive, metal fabrication, machining, or another quality-controlled manufacturing setting. Familiarity with CNC machining, production scheduling, quality inspection, secondary operations, assembly, and outside processing. Experience with process mapping, continuous improvement, change management, or organizational development. Experience working directly with executive leadership. Experience with the Visual manufacturing or ERP system. PMP certification or another recognized project management credential. Knowledge of regulated manufacturing environments. Ideal Leadership Style The successful candidate will be confident but approachable, persistent but diplomatic, and comfortable taking ownership in an environment where team members balance multiple responsibilities. This person should be willing to make thoughtful recommendations, professionally challenge delays, and help department leaders move from discussion to execution. The right candidate will not rely solely on formal authority. Instead, they will build credibility, communicate clearly, establish ownership, and motivate cross-functional partners to complete required actions. Schedule Fully onsite in the Mooresville, North Carolina area Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. start time Approximately 40 hours per week Some flexibility may occasionally be needed to communicate with second-shift personnel Additional hours may be required based on production needs and prior approval Contract Details Initial contract term of at least six months Expected duration of approximately six to eight months Potential for extension Possible long-term employment opportunity based on business needs and individual performance Conversion is not guaranteed By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. 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