Description:

Falcon Manufacturing, a division of NOA Brands America, Inc., is a custom fabrication facility for sheet metal, tubing, and wire components. Falcon provides economical manufacturing to large volume clients through our highly trained staff, advanced manufacturing technology, on-time delivery, and competitive pricing.

Job Function/Purpose

Falcon is looking to add a Project Manager to our team. The Project Manager will oversee assigned clients’ projects, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and meeting quality standards. The Project Manager will manage resources, schedules, and risks while collaborating with Engineering, Production, and other teams to deliver successful results.

General Responsibilities

Lead and manage end-to-end execution of client projects within a manufacturing setting, from initial prototyping through production and final shipment, ensuring compliance with client specifications and internal standards. Coordinate internal teams and third-party vendors to ensure smooth and efficient execution of projects from initiation through completion. Ensure all assigned projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget, maintaining alignment with organizational goals and client expectations. Collaborate with stakeholders to clearly define project scope and objectives, ensuring all technical and operational aspects are feasible and well understood. Develop and oversee project budgets, control costs, and manage billing to ensure financial integrity and transparency throughout the project lifecycle. Attend and contribute to stakeholder meetings to validate objectives, identify execution challenges, and account for in-store or field-level variables that may impact success. Ensure appropriate internal and external resource allocation to meet project requirements, adjusting as necessary to maintain performance and timelines. Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans to track milestones, deadlines, and dependencies, ensuring visibility and accountability at every stage. Manage the flow of tasks across departments, eliminating bottlenecks and ensuring continuous progress throughout the program. Proactively identify, report, and escalate project risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact on timelines and deliverables. Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong, productive relationships through effective communication and timely resolution of concerns. Establish and manage strong working relationships with external vendors and partners, ensuring high-quality contributions and contract compliance. Accurately document and track project status, timelines, and deliverables using company systems and protocols to ensure transparency and accountability. Collaborate closely with Engineering to assist clients in optimizing product designs for ost-effective and manufacturable solutions

Requirements:

What It Takes to Succeed

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered. Minimum 1 year of proven experience in project management, preferably within the retail sector. Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in translating technical requirements between clients and internal teams. Proven experience managing product manufacturing and assembly operations across domestic and international sites (i.e., China). Solid understanding of warehousing, inventory management, and shipping practices, with the ability to support efficient product movement from production to delivery. Working knowledge of quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) processes commonly applied in product manufacturing, ensuring adherence to performance and compliance standards. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, CAD files, and manufacturing documentation. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook). Physically able to lift, push, or pull up to 25 lbs., occasionally up to 50 lbs. or more, with or without reasonable accommodations. Availability to work extended hours as needed.

Bonus Points

Experience using CAD software such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks. Familiarity with production processes in sheet metal fabrication, tubing, or assembly specific to the Point-of-Purchase (POP) or custom display manufacturing industry. Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.

Reports To: Fixtures Commercial Director

Location: 100% On-site, Somerset, NJ,

Job Type: Full-time, Exempt

Shift: Monday through Friday, 8am – 5pm, extended hours as needed

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Company Paid Basic Life and AD&D, Short- term and Long-term Insurances Various Personalized Benefits (Supplemental Life Insurance, LegalShield, and more) 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Time (90 day waiting period) 9 Paid Holidays (90 day waiting period)

Pay: $80-90K annually DOE

Visit the company website at http://www.falcon-industries.com/

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