An automotive parts manufacturing company in the Defiance, OH area is seeking a Assistant Project Manager candidate to join their team! You will be responsible for leading/planning/directing/coordinating new projects by communicating with customers, vendor, and internal departments. This is a direct-hire and full-time position.

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5 years of experience in industrial manufacturing
• Experience in project management, budgeting, scheduling is a plus
• Great interpersonal, organizational, communication skills
• Understanding of engineering calculations, cost analysis, accounting is a plus
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and IATF is a plus
• Good computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
  

  - This position is in an office work environment. While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.
We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant’s provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.

• Supervise other staff members in various department (purchasing, logistics, project management, etc.)
• Monitor the projects and make changes by developing policies and procedures
• Coordinate with customers and vendors to determine the project timelines and workflows
• Create reports to keep track of the progress of projects
• Work with purchasing and sales teams to manage cost and budget
• Conduct meetings with team members regularly
• Other duties as assigned