We are looking for a Project Manager to join a team in California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position will guide cross-functional manufacturing-related initiatives, helping coordinate people, processes, and timelines to support safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. The ideal candidate brings strong project leadership, the ability to work across technical and operational teams, and a practical approach to driving measurable improvements. Responsibilities: • Lead day-to-day execution of assigned projects by aligning schedules, resources, and priorities across production, quality, and engineering teams. • Coordinate cross-functional efforts to keep initiatives on track, resolve obstacles quickly, and support delivery, quality, and productivity targets. • Monitor project milestones and operational performance indicators, then communicate status, risks, and recommended actions to stakeholders. • Partner with manufacturing and technical teams to identify process or equipment issues and help implement effective corrective solutions. • Support compliance with safety expectations, quality procedures, and applicable operational standards throughout project activities. • Maintain organized project documentation, departmental records, and reporting related to materials, workflow, and performance outcomes. • Help reinforce accountability within teams by providing structure, follow-up, and clear communication around priorities and expectations. • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce waste, and strengthen overall execution.

• At least 3 years of project management experience, with prior work in a manufacturing, production, or similarly fast-paced operational setting preferred. • Associate’s degree required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. • Strong working knowledge of project management practices, including formal project coordination across multiple departments. • Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and balancing timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations. • Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methods; PMP certification is a plus. • Technical understanding of manufacturing environments, including process flow, equipment operations, and continuous improvement principles. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, along with comfort using reporting or data visualization tools such as Power BI. • Strong communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence teams and manage competing priorities effectively.

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Orange, CA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Project Manager to join a team in California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position will guide cross-functional manufacturing-related initiatives, helping coordinate people, processes, and timelines to support safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. The ideal candidate brings strong project leadership, the ability to work across technical and operational teams, and a practical approach to driving measurable improvements. Responsibilities: • Lead day-to-day execution of assigned projects by aligning schedules, resources, and priorities across production, quality, and engineering teams. • Coordinate cross-functional efforts to keep initiatives on track, resolve obstacles quickly, and support delivery, quality, and productivity targets. • Monitor project milestones and operational performance indicators, then communicate status, risks, and recommended actions to stakeholders. • Partner with manufacturing and technical teams to identify process or equipment issues and help implement effective corrective solutions. • Support compliance with safety expectations, quality procedures, and applicable operational standards throughout project activities. • Maintain organized project documentation, departmental records, and reporting related to materials, workflow, and performance outcomes. • Help reinforce accountability within teams by providing structure, follow-up, and clear communication around priorities and expectations. • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce waste, and strengthen overall execution.
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