Job Description
Job Title : Project Manager / Account Manager
Location (city, state) : Elk Grove Village, IL (onsite for training, then hybrid 2 days remote based on project schedule)
Industry : Manufacturing
Pay : $35–$40 / hr
Benefits : This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
About Our Client :
Addison Group is partnering with our client, a long-established and growing manufacturing company, to identify a skilled Project Manager / Account Manager. The team is collaborative, supportive, and fun, offering a dynamic culture where employees enjoy working together toward shared goals.
Job Description :
This role supports the Client Services team by managing projects for one of the company’s largest accounts during a maternity leave coverage. The Project Manager will oversee the full project life cycle—from planning and client communication to production execution and delivery. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is confident managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities :
- Manage day-to-day project execution from start to finish, ensuring communication across clients and internal departments
- Organize and create manufacturing instructions, ensuring accurate production documentation
- Oversee die-lines, artwork, and client-related files to ensure packaging and product details meet all requirements
- Partner with sales, operations, and production teams to align on goals and timelines
- Track key metrics, financials, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Lead client updates and internal business reviews to highlight performance and opportunities
- Troubleshoot issues quickly, maintaining strong client relationships and smooth project flow
Qualifications :
3–6+ years of account or project management experience, ideally in a manufacturing or production-based settingAdvanced Excel and ERP experience required; SAP or Infor preferredStrong communicator with excellent problem-solving and relationship management skillsComfortable in a hands-on environment—willing to jump in and assist on the floor when neededHighly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyMust have experience creating manufacturing instructions, managing artwork and die-lines, as well as other client-related documentationPerks :
Supportive, close-knit team cultureBright, modern workspace with onsite gym, basketball court, and popcorn machineHybrid flexibility after trainingExposure to major national brands and end-to-end supply chain projectsExcellent opportunity for future full-time roles