Project Manager

Pay: Up to $45/hr (depending on experience) | Full-Time, Temporary Project Assignment through Early 2028

Location: Johnson Creek, WI (Primarily On-Site)

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Lead a high-visibility, business-critical transition involving a brand-new 125,000-square-foot manufacturing facility.
• Own a project from commissioning a new site through decommissioning an existing operation.
• Work directly with executive leadership, including the VP of Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement and COO.
• Enjoy long-term project stability with anticipated support needed through early 2028.
• Play a key role in facility readiness, operational transition planning, and equipment disposition strategy.
• Join a company that values a collaborative, hands-on culture with a strong focus on employees.
• Make a lasting impact on the future operations of a growing manufacturing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all aspects of a major facility transition from the current Johnson Creek manufacturing site to a new 125,000-square-foot facility.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, timelines, risk logs, decision trackers, and status reporting.
• Support commissioning activities to ensure the new facility is operationally ready and aligned with business objectives.
• Manage decommissioning efforts at the existing facility, including vendor coordination and equipment disposition activities.
• Facilitate communication between leadership, operations, vendors, and key stakeholders to ensure project milestones remain on track.
• Provide regular project updates and proactively identify risks, roadblocks, and solutions.
• Partner closely with the local Operations Manager and leadership team to balance project goals with day-to-day business needs.
• Utilize Microsoft Project and other project management tools to maintain project visibility and accountability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, timelines, and priorities.
• Experience in manufacturing, facility construction, plant startup, facility relocation, or capital projects is preferred.
• Experience with facility commissioning, decommissioning, equipment installation, or plant transitions is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and standard project management methodologies.
• Ability to work primarily on-site in Johnson Creek, WI.

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