Project Manager (Manufacturing)

Project Manager

Job Description

The ideal candidate must possess excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to plan, direct, control, and coordinate multiple global activities simultaneously. A thorough knowledge of project planning and management procedures, lean practices, risk management, and effective engineering techniques is required. A strong foundation in engineering, project planning, machine construction, communications, and basic qualitative/quantitative evaluation is preferred. Candidates should enjoy and be able to easily create relationships with internal and external customers.

Location: North Canton, OH

Salary: $105,000

Responsibilities Include

• Plan, direct, control, and coordinate multiple global activities simultaneously.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers.

• Apply thorough knowledge of project planning and management procedures.

• Utilize lean practices and risk management strategies effectively.

• Employ effective engineering techniques in project execution.

• Estimated travel is 5-20% or as required.

Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

• 5+ years in project management (ability to work 40+ projects at a time)

• 5+ years experience working in a manufacturing environment

• Lean six sigma experience

• Understanding of complex mechanical systems and PLC driven machine automation

• Strong foundation in project planning and analysis, risk evaluation, and mitigation

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Canton, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $50.48/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in North Canton,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 21, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.