ACARA Jobs
Manufacturing Project Manager
Apply- ID: 558177
- Posted: 3/16/2026
- Location: Charlotte, NC
- Category: LI - Manufacturing
- Job Type: Temporary
- Duration: 9 - 12 Months
Description
Pay Rate:$35.71/hour
Are you a Manufacturing Project Manager looking to join one of the top companies in the Manufacturing industry?
Are you looking to further your career and grow?
Do you have experience in digital transformation, project management, or operational excellence, ideally within manufacturing, service, or engineering environments?
If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!
Acara Solutions is seeking highly qualified candidates to work onsite with our client in Charlotte, NC. Interested?
Here's what you'd do:
- We are seeking a Project Manager to concentrate on our efforts in optimizing operations/processes within our new Charlotte Power Transformer Retrofit and Refurbishment Factory.
- You will support us in building and digitally transforming the brand-new Transformer Service Factory in Charlotte.
- This role needs strong knowledge of process documentation, digitalization, and data-driven operations to support efficient and scalable workflow improvements.
- Driven operations to support efficient and scalable workflow improvements.
- Champion AI and digital technologies strengthen operational excellence and drive continuous improvement across the organization.
- Work with cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, quality) to understand process requirements and improve opportunities.
- Support the collection and structuring of data to enable future AI/ML and digital twin initiatives.
- Support the identification of opportunities for automation, standardization, and the implementation of digital tools.
- Map, analyze, and improve business processes, identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and efficiency gains.
- Collaborate across engineering, operations, IT, and business teams to gather requirements and translate them into practical digital solutions.
Here's what you'll get:
- Hours: 40 Hours/Week 1st Shift
- Length: Temp (12 Months)
Sound like a good fit?
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About Acara Solutions
Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider—we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.
Job Requirements
Required Skills / Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
- Minimum 2 years of experience in digital transformation, project management, or operational excellence, ideally within manufacturing, service, or engineering environments.
Preferred Skills / Qualifications:
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels of the organization
- Knowledge of Process Analysis (e.g., Visio, Draw.io, etc.) and data analysis tools (Alteryx, Power BI)
- Build and enhance low-code applications using applications like Mendix to replace manual processes, accelerate digitalization, and support scalable, user-friendly solutions across the business; not required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
- Proactive, collaborative, and innovation‑driven, with a passion for harmonizing digital initiatives across hubs and functions.
- Process improvement mindset: Strong background in process mapping and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to drive efficiency and scalability.
- Fluent in English, additional languages.
Additional Information :
- Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
- Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a “U.S. Person,” as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.
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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.