Project Manager

Company: Mold-Rite Plastics
Location: Twinsburg
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description This position requires a daily onsite presence at our Twinsburg, OH facility. The role is not eligible for a remote or hybrid work schedule. The Engineering Solutions team consists of a cross-functional group of engineers who support new product development & commercialization, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. The team executes new product development by following a robust and flexible Stage Gate process . Operational excellence is achieved by striving for best-in-class practices and seeking opportunity for continuous improvement in all that we do. The Project Manager is responsible for aligning a cross-functional team of engineers, sales, marketing, operations personnel, and other functional units across the organization. The role focuses on project scoping, leading and coordination cross-functional teams through a Stage Gate process from product design to production launch phases. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Plans and oversees the implementation of multiple assigned projects, making sure that each stay within the stipulated scope, time, budget, and quality expectations. Project scope will include overall responsibility for multiple injection molds, assembly equipment, packaging equipment, lining equipment, etc. to launch new or enhanced products. Primary function of a Project Manager, regardless of the project scope, is to lead a cross functional project team making sure that time, risks, cost, quality, and resources are delivered within expectations and effectively communicate status to a stakeholder. The Project Manager must have aptitude in organization & planning, selecting & motivating team members, scheduling, assigning & communicating action item expectations, and controlling required resources. Foster and implement the engineering solution’s strategic vision, goals, and objectives in alignment with MRP’s overall strategy. Meet project financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing or following a given budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; tracking and initiating corrective actions. Achieves project objectives and deliverables by: Clearly capturing and outlining project requirement Contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews. Preparing and completing action plans. Resolving problems by drawing conclusions from data analysis. Identifying areas for system improvements. Recognizing the need for and implementing change when necessary; and Following Stage Gate process and reporting out project status to leadership team. SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/TRAVEL : 5 years of experience in Program/Project Management. Ideally in the Plastic Manufacturing Industry. A B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline is preferred. Required minimum of 5 years in project management for new product development and innovation. Ideally in injection molding Must be self-motivated and require minimal supervision. Must lead cross-functional teams and be action oriented. Other characteristics: team motivation, have a hands-on approach, capable of influencing others. Expert user knowledge and experience with creating project schedules. Product/project quoting experience including but not limited to product cost, equipment cost, resource requirements. Ideal candidate will have experience with Stage/Phase Gate Process(s) or ISO The ideal candidate will be comfortable at presenting and speaking in front of a larger group which may or may not include customers, peers, and management. Forward thinking engineer experienced in the design and advancement of innovative technologies. Innovative, idea person. Possess strong problem solving acumen. Six-Sigma training is highly beneficial. Excellent listening skills along with highly effective written and verbal communication skills. Successful history with working collaboratively with internal and external resources and customers on all levels. High technical proficiency including expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Professional image and the ability to effectively represent the company both externally and internally. Travel is on an as-needed basis and can peak around 10-20%. Location: Twinsburg, OH

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