Project Manager – Manufacturing

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Project Manager – Manufacturing
 High Bridge, NJ

Department: Production Control

Company: Trident Maritime Systems – Custom Alloy Division

Are you an experienced project manager who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Trident Maritime Systems – CAC, LLC is looking for a driven and organized Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams, ensure compliance, and drive key projects to completion in our High Bridge, NJ facility. This is a full-time, on-site role in a dynamic division that serves both government and commercial clients with custom-fabricated pipe, tube, and fitting solutions.

 What You’ll Do:

• Lead projects from initiation to close, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.

• Develop detailed project plans, set timelines, and coordinate internal and external resources.

• Serve as the main point of contact for customers, vendors, and regulatory agencies.

• Monitor project progress, address roadblocks, and manage scope changes.

• Mitigate risks with proactive planning and contingency strategies.

• Optimize resource use and deliver measurable results.

• Create reports, presentations, and documentation to support project transparency.

What You Bring:

• U.S. Citizenship required (due to government contracting work).

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• experience managing multiple projects in a manufacturing setting.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

• Ability to work under pressure and maintain composure in a production environment.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

 Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

• 3+ years of project management experience in manufacturing.

• Prior supervisory experience is required.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, supply chain logistics, and regulatory compliance.

 Physical & Work Environment:

• Ability to sit, walk, kneel, and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.

• Traditional industrial environment – hot/cold/dirty at times, but safety is our priority.

• Close/distance vision and depth perception needed for visual tasks.

 About Us:

At Trident Maritime Systems – Custom Alloy Division, we manufacture mission-critical custom pipe and fittings for defense and commercial applications. We don’t do mass production — we engineer solutions tailored to unique specifications, using heavy-duty equipment and a skilled workforce. Our work is demanding, but meaningful.

 What We Offer:

• Cigna Medical, Dental, VSP Vision

• FSA & HSA with company contributions

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off + 10 Paid Holidays

• $200 Safety Shoe Reimbursement

• Prescription Safety Glasses Program

• Company-Paid & Voluntary Life Insurance

• Supplemental Insurance Options

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Paid Training & Career Development

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help build the future of maritime manufacturing.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check and drug screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities/Affirmative Action Employer.
We comply with Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.