Project Manager

7 days ago

Sturgis, Michigan, United States JB Poindexter & Co Full time

MORGAN OLSON LLC

Morgan Olson is the leading walk-in van body manufacturer in North America producing over 7,500 vehicles annually.  Morgan Olson's portfolio of customers serves a multitude of industries and delivery applications.  The primary industry served by these iconic Morgan Olson Walk-in vans is parcel package pick up & delivery because most everything ordered on-line is delivered by a Morgan Olson Walk-In Stepvan. Other key industries served include Textile Rental and Laundry services, baking and snack foods, newspaper delivery, service & utility vehicles, and the ever-growing mobile cuisine food trucks

Morgan Olson's leadership stands committed and focused. Reinvesting tens of millions of dollars back into Morgan Olson's production facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and advanced automation technologies, producing the safest and most efficient "last mile" home delivery work trucks on the market today.


Job Title: Project Manager

Job Description:

The Project Manager, a 6 month contract role, will be responsible for coordinating, tracking, and executing cross-functional activities related to the design, validation, production, and delivery of the specific projects.

This position serves as the central hub between Engineering, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Warranty, and Legal — ensuring that all deliverables, documentation, and milestones are achieved on time and within budget.

The role requires a detail-oriented, action-driven professional comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment with multiple stakeholders and evolving priorities.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES:

Program Execution

  • Drive daily and weekly task management across engineering, operations, packaging, and training teams.
  • Maintain master project plans (timeline, dependencies, risk log, and milestones).
  • Track progress against delivery targets.
  • Coordinate supplier readiness and packaging development schedules.
  • Manage internal and external communication on project status, issues, and escalations.
  • Prepare weekly progress updates and KPI dashboards for leadership.

Risk & Issue Management

  • Maintain project risk register and ensure mitigation plans are in place.
  • Track component lead times, packaging delays, and test outcomes to preempt bottlenecks.
  • Monitor budget utilization and communicate variances to leadership.
  • Ensure alignment between project requirements and MO deliverables (technical, legal, and operational).

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
  • 3–7 years of experience in project management, preferably within automotive, manufacturing, or logistics environments.
  • Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects with tight deadlines.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing, kitting, or aftermarket operations preferred.
  • Proficient in project management software (MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to interface with technical and executive audiences.
  • PMP certification preferred but not required.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
  • Company paid life insurance
  • 10 company paid holidays
  • Vacation and personal time

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