Project Manager - Charlotte Area

We collaborate with manufacturing firms in the Charlotte area that seek skilled Project Managers. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and look for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

• →Support continuous improvement projects on the production floor.
• →Lead cross functional teams through project planning and execution.
• →Build and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• →Track milestones and report status to plant and operations leadership.
• →Coordinate with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain on deliverables.
• →Identify project risks and drive corrective actions to keep timelines on track.
• →Manage scope changes and document decisions and approvals.
• →Run regular project reviews and update stakeholders on progress.

• Ability to read production schedules, drawings, and technical documents.
• Bachelor degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
• Three or more years of project management experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with project scheduling and tracking tools.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and process improvement methods.
• Strong communication and cross functional leadership skills.

• Familiarity with ERP and manufacturing execution systems.
• Experience leading projects across multiple plants or sites.
• Project Management Professional or similar certification.
• Experience with new product introduction or capital equipment projects.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.

Operations Project Manager, Engineering Project Manager, Continuous Improvement Project Manager, New Product Introduction Manager, Capital Projects Manager, Production Project Lead, Plant Project Coordinator, Manufacturing Project Manager, Project Engineer, Program Manager

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic - they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search - market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.