Would you be interested in a exciting new opportunity to utilize your project management skills? We have a perfect opportunity for you in Eau Claire, WI. 

POSITION – Project Manager (onsite)

JOB LOCATION – Eau Claire, WI

STARTING DATE – Immediately

EMPLOYMENT TERM – Direct Hire

EMPLOYMENT TYPE – Full-Time

WORK HOURS (SHIFT) – 1st Shift 

STARTING PAY – $60,000-$70,000 BOE

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE –1–2+ years of experience in technical project management or within the plastics manufacturing industry preferred

REQUIRED EDUCATION - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent hands-on experience in a manufacturing or engineering setting

As a Project Manager, you’ll drive customer programs from initial concept through to full production—shaping key decisions around materials, tooling, and part design. Working cross-functionally, you’ll play a central role in delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions while fostering innovation, collaboration, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead all program phases from quoting to production approval, partnering with engineering and tooling teams to estimate parts and tooling accurately
• Collaborate closely with Tooling Engineers and Estimators to develop detailed and reliable cost quotes
• Recommend optimal plastic materials and suggest design improvements to enhance manufacturability and reduce overall costs
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and support continuous improvement initiatives across departments
• Coordinate the sourcing of tooling, materials, and components while ensuring alignment with cost objectives
• Create and manage detailed project timelines to keep all activities on track with quoted delivery targets
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring consistent communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage MRP system inputs, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), cost data, and all relevant program documentation
• Participate in sample runs and work with molding teams to verify production readiness
• Partner with the QA Manager to define quality standards and oversee first article inspections
• Ensure customer production approval is obtained within two weeks of initial sampling
• Maintain adherence to the Quality Management System and accurately document all program activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent hands-on experience in a manufacturing or engineering setting
• 1–2+ years of experience in technical project management or within the plastics manufacturing industry preferred
• Proven ability to stay organized, communicate effectively, and apply strong critical thinking skills to problem-solving and decision-making

About SEEK Careers/Staffing

You are a person with unique skills, experience and education. When you want to be heard and when you want to be matched with great career opportunities that are right for you, you can count on SEEK Careers/Staffing, Inc. Since 1971, our professional staffing consultants have been Servicing Your Success®. You’ll find that the process is thorough and that your experience is personalized.

SEEK Careers/Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, genetic, military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

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