Manufacturing Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Project Manager

Location : Buffalo, NY

Department : Manufacturing Operations

Reports To : Business Unit Director

Position Overview

GTI Fabrication is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Project Manager to support the day-to-day execution of manufacturing projects. In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring project timelines, budgets, and deliverables stay on track through coordination with cross-functional teams. The Project Manager serves as the internal point person for executing predefined plans, communicating with stakeholders, and resolving issues during the production lifecycle.

This role is ideal for professionals with 5–8 years of experience in manufacturing or production project management, with strong communication, scheduling, and analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities Project Execution & Coordination

Drive daily execution of active projects, ensuring alignment with predefined scope, schedule, and budget

Coordinate with Engineering, Fabrication, Quality, and Logistics teams to maintain workflow and address execution gaps

Track production progress and proactively identify risks or delays; escalate issues when needed

Maintain and update detailed project schedules, task lists, and work breakdown structures

Client Communication

Serve as the primary point of contact for customers during the execution phase

Provide timely project updates, coordinate review meetings, and manage escalations professionally

Ensure clear documentation of delivery timelines, responsibilities, and contract terms

Verify that all client-supplied materials, shipping expectations, and documentation are accounted for and fulfilled

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain accurate project documentation including status reports, meeting notes, and change orders

Collaborate with Business Unit Managers to ensure scope and deliverables align with client contracts

Monitor and report on performance metrics such as timeline adherence, throughput, and issue resolution

Support continuous improvement by documenting lessons learned and project outcomes

Required Qualifications

5–8 years of experience in project management within a manufacturing or production environment

Strong knowledge of project coordination, scheduling, and execution

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and project tracking tools such as Smartsheet or MS Project

Ability to manage multiple active projects in a fast-paced, production-driven setting

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with metal fabrication, modular construction, or containerized structures

Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)

Exposure to Power BI or Tableau for dashboard and status reporting

Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma certification a plus

About GTI Fabrication

GTI Fabrication designs and manufactures custom modular solutions for defense, energy, and industrial clients. Our mission-critical products range from ballistic metal enclosures to expeditionary structures, with every project engineered and built in-house at our Goodyear, AZ facility. We offer a fast-paced environment where innovation and execution go hand-in-hand.