Manufacturing Project Manager (PMP)

Job Title: Manufacturing Project Manager (PMP)

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Location: San Marcos, Texas

We have one goal: to manufacture quality magnets! We are looking for exceptional individuals who want to learn, build, and lay a foundation for our company for the years to come.

About this role

The Manufacturing Project Manager (PMP) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing manufacturing-focused projects from initiation through completion. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while meeting safety, quality, and operational requirements. The Project Manager works cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, EHS, IT, and external vendors to support continuous improvement and operational excellence. This position is well-suited for a hands-on project leader with strong manufacturing experience and formal project management discipline.

What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work?

What We Have To Offer:

• Competitive Base
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance on day 1 of employment
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with Employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan and match program
• Long Term Disability (Employer Paid)
• Short Term Disability (Employer Paid)
• Paid Time Off (eligible after 90 days of employment)
• Sick Leave
• Company Paid Holidays

Diversity

At Noveon Magnetics, we believe our diversity makes us who we are, and we strive every day to build a culture where everyone feels welcome.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Project Planning & Execution
• Leading manufacturing projects, including equipment installs, process improvements, automation initiatives, facility upgrades, and system implementations.
• Developing detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Managing project scope, risks, issues, and change control.
• Ensuring projects meet defined objectives for safety, quality, cost, and delivery.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partnering with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, IT, and Supply Chain to execute projects effectively.
• Facilitating project meetings, status updates, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinating internal resources and external contractors, vendors, and integrators.

Manufacturing & Operational Focus

• Ensuring projects align with production requirements and minimizing operational disruption.
• Supporting validation, commissioning, and handoff to operations.
• Ensuring proper documentation, training, and standard work are completed before project closeout.

Risk, Safety, & Compliance

• Identifying and mitigating project risks early.
• Ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting audits and inspections related to project work

Financial & Performance Management

• Tracking project budgets, forecasts, and expenditures.
• Monitoring project performance using KPIs and earned value metrics as appropriate.
• Providing clear, timely reporting to leadership

We are looking for someone who:

• Possesses an active PMP certification and is in good standing, required.
• Has 5-10+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Can display a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and operational constraints. Experience managing capital projects and automation initiatives
• Is familiar with ERP or manufacturing systems implementations
• Can demonstrate a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Holds a strong understanding of project management tools (MS Project, Monday.com, Smartsheet, etc.).
• Can display excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Is able to utilize their experience working in manufacturing and engineering.
• Has Lean/Six Sigma training or certification.
• Is comfortable managing complex cross-departmental initiatives.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift/move up to 15 pounds at times.

About Noveon Magnetics

At Noveon Magnetics, we're reimagining the rare earth magnet industry and changing the way we electrify the world. We're a fast-growing, diverse team of scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across the globe united by a shared mission to support the commercialization of our magnet manufacturing technology and forge a new path toward resource efficiency, resource independence and a low-carbon economy.

As the only U.S manufacturer of permanent rare earth magnets essential to a range of technologies that rely on an electric motor--from electric vehicles to medical devices to aerospace and defense systems to clean energy--we're ushering in an electric future that is 100% Made in America. All our operations, from R&D through production, assembly, and delivery, are conducted out of our state-of-the-art manufacturing center in San Marcos, Texas.

Noveon Magnetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.