About the role
Job Description
What You Get To Do:
We are seeking a highly organized Global Manufacturing Project Manager or Associate Manager to oversee and coordinate complex projects involving offshore production, contract manufacturing partners in Asia, and imported sub-assemblies.
In this role, you will serve as the primary operational and project-management bridge among overseas manufacturing partners, Asia-based engineering and supply chain teams, and domestic departments, including Engineering, Quality, OMS, Production, and Distribution. You will drive organizational excellence and manage cross-time-zone communication while ensuring all overseas projects meet strict technical specifications, quality standards, regulatory compliance, and delivery schedules.
Challenge Yourself – The Specifics:
* Lead, own, and manage end-to-end projects and schedules with contract manufacturers and suppliers in Asia, ensuring clear communication across international time zones and cultural boundaries * Travel domestically and internationally (up to 15%, primarily to Asia) to inspect manufacturing facilities, witness First Article Inspections (FAI), evaluate vendor capabilities, and actively resolve critical production issues on-site * Partner directly with the Technologies division to manage specialized offshore builds, while coordinating closely with the Sr. Director, Project Management for project hand-offs, status reporting, and executive reviews * Facilitate activities across multiple departments to include Engineering, APAC, Product, Accounting, Supply Chain, Quality, OMS, and Distribution to ensure alignment between overseas production timelines and domestic delivery schedules * Analyze engineering drawings, BOMs, and customer requirements to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges with suppliers and verify compliance prior to mass production * Establish, standardize, and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for overseas project hand-offs, import coordination, and sample approvals to ensure business continuity * Monitor overseas capacity, lead times, and shipping schedules to proactively identify risks, eliminate logistics bottlenecks, and maintain project momentum * Create, track, and present project metrics and quote-to-market conversion rates to senior leadership * Exercise professional discretion to prioritize overseas production runs and air/sea freight shipments based on critical customer demand and inventory needs * Conduct structured post-production reviews and coordinate with Asia-based QC teams to ensure finished goods meet exact engineering and aesthetic specifications * Assists with special supply chain and global vendor management initiatives as assigned * Performs other project management duties as required
Qualifications
You Have a Unique Combination of Skills, Talents and Mindset, Including Many of the Following:
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business Operations, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and direct hands-on experience * Minimum of 3–5 years of project management or production coordination experience, managing overseas manufacturing, specifically working with suppliers in Asia * Must possess a valid passport and the ability/willingness to travel internationally to Asia and other sites as required, expect to travel 15% annually * Global Operations Knowledge: Familiarity with international manufacturing practices, quality control standards (e.g., FAI, CPT, AQL), shipping, and cross-cultural business communication * Software Proficiency: Experience with ERP/MRP platforms (e.g., IFS, Trello, Smart Sheets), CAD/architectural software (e.g., Bluebeam), CPQ tools (e.g., Configure One), and Google Workspace (Docs/Sheets), Microsoft Suite * Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; exceptional organizational and multi-tasking abilities under tight production deadlines
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
The Perks and Benefits:
* Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% PAID by employer), available first of the month, following the date of hire * Company-matched 401(k) Plan, at 5%, no vesting schedule * Discretionary Time Off (DTO) * Parental Leave (PL) * Sick Time Off (STO) * Seven Paid Holidays * Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) - $200 annual employer contribution * Career Development Plan Program * Discounted Corporate Gym Membership at South Reno Athletic Club * Tuition Assistance * Monthly Birthday Lunch Celebrations * Employee Discount * On-site Snacks and Beverages * Employee Referral Bonus Program
About Us:
Visit us at www.elementalbrands.com or call 877-564-5051.