via Phenompeople
$120K - 200K a year
Oversee and manage multiple projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, while meeting quality standards.
Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, or related field, with at least 3 years of project management experience in a manufacturing environment, specifically in steel and aluminum sheet metal manufacturing.
How You Will Make an Impact As a Project Manager at Reading Truck, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing multiple projects from initiation to completion. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while meeting quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successful project management, strong leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities. The Nuts and Bolts Ultimate accountability for all project results and metrics, Develop alternative approaches for addressing production, business, and customer needs. Evaluate and propose appropriate solutions, providing scopes of work, timelines, and capital/expense budgets. Leads interdisciplinary & diverse project teams, Drives projects to completion, Manages change, Solves problems, Addresses roadblocks, Provides input for business’ capital planning, Coaches Improvement Engineers and plant support teams. Regularly meet with stakeholders to identify and discuss project issues and assign responsibilities and timelines as appropriate for containment and recovery; keep the project on track. Balance project scope/budget/timelines and manage risk in accordance with requirements. Effectively communicate with cross-functional teams and executives and provide regular project updates. Provide business and technical leadership needed for successful conduct of the project. Skills and Abilities: Proficient in creating project plans (Gantt Charts) and crafting detailed statements of work (SOW) Must be able to effectively and professionally communicate with management and staff and demonstrate sound judgment/reasoning skills Ability to prioritize workload with excellent task management and organizational skills Strong analytical skills and the ability to organize and manage data with attention to detail and accuracy Ability to manage one’s time and multiple projects in a complex and rapidly changing work environment Ability to communicate technical concepts to other staff and key stakeholders who have little to no technical ability Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Teams/SharePoint, and Outlook Ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team; as a team leader, the ability to demonstrate interest, skill, and success in getting groups to learn to work together Ability to develop and communicate goals in support of the business’ mission Ability to motivate and enhance others’ commitment to their work; find creative ways to make people’s work rewarding whilst holding people responsible for mutually agreed-upon outcomes Ability to demonstrate support for innovation and for organizational changes needed to improve the organization’s effectiveness Position Qualifications & Requirements: Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Engineering, or related field of study Experience: Required: Three (3) years of experience as a Project Manager in a manufacturing environment Three years of experience in steel and aluminum sheet metal manufacturing required Preferred: Experience in truck body building manufacturing and up-fit, automotive, or related industries Proven experience in program management, stakeholder management, and managing cross-functional teams Experience with quality systems including ISO9001, APQP, PDCA (A3), and other industry wide standards Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement strongly preferred Knowledge and experience in stage-gate product development processes (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, DFMEA, etc) preferred Experience and understanding of software development life cycle methodologies and best fit across ERP, web and other projects preferred Experience with customer-facing applications and sales configurators preferred Certification/License: PMI/PMP professional certification preferred Six Sigma certification (Green belt or higher) preferred How We Make an Impact At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. We continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks! Some of Our Total Rewards We offer big company perks with small company culture: Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match Paid Parental Leave Tool Purchase Program Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off and 10 Observed (Paid) Holidays Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program Paid Training and Development Programs J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. AGENCIES / THIRD PARTY RECRUITING FIRMS: Any unsolicited submissions received from third party agencies will be considered property of Reading Truck, and we will not be held liable for any fees related to those submissions. To learn more about Careers with Reading Truck visit our careers page https://www.readingtruck.com/about/careers/ Virtual Job: false
This job posting was last updated on 12/12/2025