Project Manager-Manufacturing at Ultimate Staffing Services in Maryland Heights, Missouri

Job Description:

Ultimate Staffing is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a growing team in St. Louis, MO.


This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple projects while ensuring efficiency and collaboration across teams.


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Project Manager- Manufacturing


Location: Maryland Heights, MO (Onsite)


Compensation: $70-80K (depending on experience)


Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM


Status: Temp to Perm




Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Engineering, Sales, and Manufacturing teams, reporting directly to the Engineering Manager


• Act as the primary liaison between Engineering, Sales, Operations, and Manufacturing


• Coordinate with clients and distributor representatives to ensure seamless project execution


• Release new orders and manage parts releases based on production schedules


• Identify and mitigate project risks, keeping timelines and deliverables on track


• Monitor project progress and proactively address delays with action plans


• Track part shortages and lead times to ensure minimal disruption to production


• Manage EMS (internal project system) and assist in developing new project tracking systems


• Coordinate shipping logistics with clients for timely deliveries


• Assess and recommend alternative electrical components for improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness


• Update project plans and purchasing systems to support ongoing and upcoming initiatives

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate degree or higher in business or a technical field (or 3+ years of equivalent experience in project management)


• Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial automation fabrication


• Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills


• Ability to prioritize tasks, ensuring customer satisfaction and efficiency


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities


• Self-motivated, highly organized, and goal-oriented


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Travel Requirements

• Occasional regional travel may be required to support projects and team activities.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Project Manager looking to make an impact in a growing and dynamic organization. If you have a passion for process improvement, collaboration, and delivering high-quality results, we encourage you to apply today!


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions. Apply Now