Industrial Project Manager

Overview

The Industrial Project Manager is responsible for the internal management and successful execution of customer jobs – including industrial manufacturing, repairs, overhauls, machining, and field service projects within Exline’s R&M division. This role coordinates cross-functional teams, manages schedules and resources, ensures compliance with technical and quality standards, and serves as the primary internal advocate for customer requirements. The Project Manager drives on-time delivery, cost control, and continuous improvement, while maintaining clear communication with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Field Services teams.

Provides leadership, mentorship, and quality oversight to technical teams, with a possibility of assuming direct supervisory responsibilities within six to twelve months.

• Customer visits and inspections required for job scope, quoting, and application understanding.
• Develop detailed project plans for customer jobs, including scope, deliverables, schedules, resource allocation, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate intake, disassembly, repair, machining, inspection, assembly, and delivery activities for a variety of industrial equipment.
• Monitor project progress against milestones; proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks, schedule risks, and resource conflicts.
• Ensure all work complies with OEM/customer specifications, Exline SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the central point of contact for assigned jobs, facilitating communication between shop floor, engineering, quality, field service, and customer service teams.
• Lead regular project meetings, status reviews, and daily huddles to drive accountability and transparency.
• Document and communicate project status, changes, and issues to stakeholders; maintain accurate records in ERP systems.
• Interpret customer requirements and ensure they are translated into actionable work instructions and quality standards.
• Support customer visits, inspections, and audits; coordinate responses to technical questions and change requests.
• Manage customer expectations regarding timelines, deliverables, and scope changes.
• Ensure all project activities meet Exline’s quality standards and customer specifications; coordinate inspections, testing, and documentation.
• Track project costs, labor hours, material usage, and subcontractor expenses; identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency.
• Support accurate job costing, invoicing, and financial reporting in partnership with Finance and Operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, R&D, and customer service, to meet project goals.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to all team members.
• Stay up to date with advancements in machining technologies and methodologies to enhance processes.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including as a customer facing Exline representative.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience in project management within industrial repair, manufacturing, or heavy equipment environments.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and ask for assistance when appropriate
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
• Familiarity with industrial equipment.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or related field.
• 3-7 years of project management experience in industrial setting.
• Strong analytical and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency with engineering software, programs and tools.

Duties are performed both independently and under direction of management. Recommends, designs and implements controls and process improvements/efficiencies based on department objectives. Consults with supervisor regarding major policy decisions.

This position is on the shop floor 60% and office 40%. Environment may require use of…