Junior Project ManagerCarlson Tool & Manufacturing is hiring a Junior Project Manager to join our team onsite at our West Plant in Cedarburg, WI!We're looking for a quality-driven team player to support our Tooling Division in daily project activities and manage smaller component build assignments, with hands-on exposure to all phases of mold build and component project execution including scheduling, coordination, customer communication, cost awareness, and cross-functional collaboration. This position is intended to support the Project Management team while building the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary for future advancement into a Project Manager role.Carlson Tool and Manufacturing's West Plant designs and manufactures Plastic Injection Molds for a variety of industries. Our services include design, build, product modeling/development, and reverse engineering services to support the Consumer goods, Packaging, and Automotive markets.Starting pay ranges from $32 - $36/hr depending on experience, with generous perks and benefits including:Weekly payRelocation Assistance for qualified candidatesFull Health Care Coverage including Dental & VisionHealth Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributionsLife and AD&D InsurancePTO & Paid HolidaysGainsharing Bonus ProgramSelf-Directed 401(k) with 3% Company MatchReferral BonusesCompany-provided PPE including prescription safety glasses & safety-toe shoe reimbursementCompany-provided inspection equipmentFamily-Owned Environment with Company lunches, Milestone recognitions, Cookouts and Holiday PartiesOn-site Carlson Recreational Center with weightlifting, cardio, a golf simulator, pickleball court, and more — open to employees and their families.What You'll Bring to the Table:5+ years of experience in plastic injection mold building, toolmaking, or a related manufacturing environment.Strong working knowledge of tool making processes, including design review, machining, EDM, assembly, and sampling.Proficient in using CAD viewers to review mold designs and engineering changes.High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or apprenticeship preferred.Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., M2M, NCR) preferred.A Day in the Life:Project Planning & Control Assist Project Managers in developing, maintaining, and updating project plans for plastic injection mold builds, rebuilds, and component projectsSupport scheduling activities for design, machining, assembly, sampling, purchased components, and final approval milestonesManage assigned smaller-scale component build projects or portions of larger mold buildsMonitor daily project activity and follow up on open itemsPrepare project status updates, action item lists, and reportsScope, Budget & Change Management Evaluate and communicate the impact of design changes, product changes, and scope adjustments on cost, timing, and mold performanceManage scope changes through formal change order processesMonitor project costs and resource utilizationIdentify project risks related to material availability or capacity constraints, and implement mitigation plansCommunication & Customer Interface Communicate project progress, milestones, risks, and delivery expectations to customers and internal stakeholdersProactively address customer concerns related to mold functionality, sampling results, and delivery timelinesContinually seek opportunities to improve customer satisfaction and long-term partnershipsResource & Vendor Management Evaluate and plan around required skill sets, machine capacity, and labor resources for each mold buildCoordinate internal departments including Sales, Design, CNC Machining, Toolmaker, and Quality and SamplingManage external suppliers and subcontractors to ensure quality, cost, and on-time deliveryQuality, Compliance & Process Improvement Help ensure projects follow customer specifications, drawings, and internal quality requirementsMaintain project records and documentation in compliance with company procedures and ISO standardsSupport mold trials, sampling activities, and validation processesIdentify opportunities to improve project tracking, communication flow, and execution efficiencyLearn and apply company project management standards and best practices in preparation for advancement into a full Project Manager roleReady to Join a Team That Values You? At Carlson, we believe great people build great things — and we'd love for you to be one of them. Apply today and discover what it's like to work for a company where your hard work is valued, and your contributions are celebrated.Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp. is an ISO certified and ITAR registered manufacturing company serving customers with engineering, tooling, drilling, and machining services.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) including disability/veteran.