Location: Marietta, OH
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Power distribution industry experience is required.
Position OverviewWe are looking for a detail-oriented Junior Project Manager to coordinate customer orders and manufacturing projects from initial entry through shipment. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple teams and keeping schedules, orders, and project details on track in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
You will work closely with production, supply chain, engineering, quality, logistics, and customer-facing teams to support accurate execution and on-time delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage configure-to-order (CTO) and quick-ship orders from order entry through shipment and closeout.
- Review sales orders for accuracy, completeness, and configuration requirements.
- Monitor milestones including material availability, production, testing, and shipment.
- Maintain accurate order and project information in ERP and project management systems.
- Coordinate daily with production, supply chain, quality, and shipping teams.
- Provide customer order updates and communicate schedule changes proactively.
- Identify at-risk orders and escalate potential delivery issues early.
- Assist with logistics coordination, shipping documentation, and customer-specific requirements.
- Prepare internal and customer-facing project status reports.
- Support continuous improvement efforts involving order tracking and scheduling processes.
Required Qualifications
- Power distribution industry experience is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
- 1–3 years of experience in project coordination, order management, customer service, inside sales support, or operations within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with ERP systems and project tracking tools.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with changing priorities.
- Strong follow-through and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in electrical, industrial, or electromechanical manufacturing.
- Familiarity with configure-to-order (CTO) or make-to-order manufacturing processes.
- Exposure to power distribution products or industrial equipment.
- Experience coordinating manufactured-product shipments and logistics.
- CAPM certification or interest in pursuing a project management certification.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Career growth and professional development opportunities.
- Support for professional certifications and advancement.
- Collaborative, fast-paced work environment.
This is a strong opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in project management, manufacturing, and operations while gaining hands-on experience
Skills Required
- Power distribution industry experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering Technology, or a related field
- 1–3 years of experience in project coordination, order management, customer service, inside sales support, or operations within a manufacturing environment
- Experience with ERP systems and project tracking tools
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with changing priorities
- Strong follow-through and problem-solving skills
- Experience in electrical, industrial, or electromechanical manufacturing
- Familiarity with configure-to-order or make-to-order manufacturing processes
- Exposure to power distribution products or industrial equipment
- Experience coordinating manufactured-product shipments and logistics
- CAPM certification or interest in pursuing a project management certification
What We Do
Qualdoc is a global organization providing industrial staffing, contract manufacturing, and supply chain management services. They specialize in engineering support, metrology, and quality assurance for sectors including aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, and power. The company focuses on building partnerships to ensure speed-to-market and low-risk manufacturing, offering services ranging from prototype development to high-volume production and in-country procurement support for clients worldwide.
