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# Project Manager at Designed Conveyor Systems

- **Company:** Designed Conveyor Systems
- **Location:** Franklin TN, OR
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-08-10
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-04
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/designedconveyorsystems/jobs/7826394003

## Job description

About the role:

DCS is continuing to grow, and we're expanding our Project Management team across both our Parcel and Distribution & Fulfillment (D&F) business segments. As a Project Manager, you'll lead complex material handling and automation projects for some of the world's most recognized brands, serving as a trusted partner to both customers and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments and enjoys balancing customer relationships, project execution, financial management, and team leadership. Throughout the interview process, we'll take the time to understand your project experience, technical background, leadership style, and long-term interests so we can thoughtfully align you with the right team, customers, and project portfolio.

At DCS, our Project Managers are trusted leaders who help bring complex customer solutions to life. You'll lead projects from kickoff through completion while driving communication, accountability, problem-solving, and successful project delivery. If you're energized by leading cross-functional teams and delivering impactful automation solutions, we'd love to meet you.

In this role, you will:

- Own the success of complex automation projects from kickoff through commissioning and closeout, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and with an exceptional customer experience.
- Lead cross-functional teams by creating clarity around priorities, accountability, communication, and execution across engineering, controls, procurement, installation, commissioning, finance, and field teams.
- Build and maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project, managing scope, critical path, resources, and key milestones to keep projects moving forward.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for your customers, building trusted relationships through proactive communication, transparency, and problem-solving.
- Collaborate with customers and internal teams to define project requirements, align expectations, and translate technical information into clear, actionable plans.
- Identify risks before they become problems, developing mitigation strategies and driving solutions that keep projects on track.
- Own the financial health of your projects, including budgets, forecasting, cash flow, change orders, and billing performance.
- Partner across the business to ensure the right resources are aligned at the right time while fostering collaboration and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
- Champion successful project execution by balancing customer expectations, team priorities, safety, quality, and business objectives every step of the way.

We’re Excited About You Because:

- You have 5+ years of Project Management experience within material handling, automation, industrial, manufacturing, construction, or a related industry.
- You have successfully led complex, cross-functional projects from planning through completion.
- You have experience managing projects valued at approximately $30M or greater while coordinating teams of 10-15 or more contributors.
- You have strong financial acumen and experience managing project budgets, forecasting, cash flow, and project performance.
- You have earned your PMP certification or are willing to obtain it within six months of joining DCS.
- You have strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
- You communicate confidently with customers, executives, field teams, and technical stakeholders alike.
- You build trust through accountability, collaboration, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
- You thrive in fast-paced environments where priorities shift and every day brings a new challenge.
- You enjoy leading teams, solving complex problems, and helping customers achieve successful project outcomes.
- You are comfortable translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences and bringing diverse teams together around a common goal.
- You are willing to travel approximately 25% to support your projects and customers.

About Us:

Conveyor may be in our name, but it’s only part of what we do. DCS was founded in 1982, and has grown to serve major clients in multiple industries by providing material handling, full-scale warehouse operations and conveyor design solutions that are custom crafted for their need. We don’t sell ready-made systems - we build relationships that empower us to craft custom solutions together. It’s the teamwork approach, sharing ideas and building upon them, that produces the best results.

And DCS is committed to creating an extraordinary employment experience for our team. We work like crazy to hire and develop great people, build relationships, and ensure that the programs and services we offer our team are among the best in the business- from a killer snack wall and casual work environment to flexible PTO and opportunities to give back within the community.

More reasons to join our team:

- We pride ourselves in our family-like culture and casual, but focused, work environment
- We offer competitive salaries and health benefits
- Our 401K program includes a 100% match up to 5%
- Participation in our Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program
- We offer our employees flexibility and autonomy
- We do community outreach projects throughout the year
- We know how to throw company events
- We work hard, but we also know how to have fun - darts, anyone?

Individuals seeking employment at Designed Conveyor Systems are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Accommodation is available to applicants with a disability condition, when applying, testing, or interviewing for a position. Please let us know if you need accommodation.

## About Designed Conveyor Systems

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS) is a brand-agnostic systems integrator specializing in the design, integration, and optimization of custom material handling and conveyor systems for distribution and fulfillment operations.
- **Entity Type**: Private (privately held)
- **Headquarters**: Franklin, Tennessee, United States
- **Founded**: 1982
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Material handling, supply chain consulting, warehouse automation, logistics
- **Target customers**: B2B — distribution centers, e‑commerce fulfillment centers, parcel handling operations, retail distribution, footwear and sporting goods, home improvement, wholesale, and industrial operations
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “To provide material handling solutions so that our clients can keep their promises to deliver on time.”

## Products & Services
- **DATUM (Warehouse Execution System)**: A proprietary WES that improves operational visibility, control, and flow by bridging the gap between warehouse control systems and warehouse management systems. Handles order planning, real‑time reprioritization, and task synchronization.
- **Consulting Services**: Independent, unbiased evaluations and strategic recommendations for warehouse operations, including process improvement, distribution design, and operations analysis.
- **System Design & Integration**: Full engineering and design for new (greenfield) or existing (brownfield) facilities, including retrofits, expansions, controls upgrades, and software takeovers.
- **Project Management & Installation**: End‑to‑end implementation with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
- **Lifecycle Support**: 24/7/365 system support, operator training, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement recommendations.
- **Brand‑Agnostic Parts Selection**: Independent sourcing of parts based on specification, price, lead time, and compatibility.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Over 2,000 projects completed; 400+ professionals; 44+ years in business; headcount of 265 employees (+22.8% YoY growth) [linkedin.com]
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Acquired Waller Consulting (supply chain consulting firm) to expand offerings; works with clients such as Journeys, Meyn Americas, and Superior Communications; partners with technology and equipment vendors like Dematic, Hytrol, Honeywell, Fortna, Bastian Solutions, and S&H Systems (based on alumni talent sources) [linkedin.com]
- **Growth Signals**: Strong headcount growth (+22.8% year‑over‑year); expansion through acquisition; growing presence in e‑commerce fulfillment, dark distribution, and micro‑fulfillment; open positions across engineering, controls, project delivery, and sales (14 jobs on Greenhouse, 10 listed on LinkedIn) [greenhouse.io, linkedin.com]

## Competitive Advantages
- **Brand‑agnostic integration**: Unlike many competitors, DCS does not push specific equipment; they design systems best suited to each client’s operation.
- **Proprietary WES (DATUM)**: Differentiates with a real‑time execution layer that improves throughput and visibility.
- **Deep domain experience**: Nearly 45 years of material handling expertise with a track record of 2,000+ projects.
- **Full lifecycle support**: From consulting and design through installation, software, and 24/7 support — providing end‑to‑end accountability.
- **Collaborative partnership model**: Emphasis on outcomes and long‑term client success rather than transactional sales.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**: Growing the consulting and software sides of the business (DATUM), expanding service offerings through strategic acquisitions (e.g., Waller Consulting), and serving the rapidly evolving e‑commerce and parcel‑handling segments.
- **Direction**: Continuing to invest in technology (WES, controls, automation) while scaling the team to meet demand in both new and existing facilities.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Collaborative, casual, team‑oriented environment with quarterly company‑wide events, community outreach, and a “killer snack wall.” Values include reliability, learning orientation, boldness, being easy to work with, and problem‑solving. [designedconveyor.com/careers]
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy**: Not explicitly stated; headquarters is in Franklin, TN; roles likely require on‑site presence for engineering and project delivery, with potential for some hybrid/flexible arrangements.
- **Benefits**:
  - Flexible PTO (no accruals) + 11 paid holidays
  - Paid FMLA leave
  - Medical, dental, vision with generous employer contribution
  - FSA and HSA options
  - Education and certification assistance programs
  - Casual dress, fun events, and community giving
- **Engineering Culture**: Emphasis on continuous improvement, problem‑solving, and “let’s figure it out” mindset. Opportunities to work on large‑scale automation projects with modern technologies.

## Sources
1. [designedconveyor.com](https://www.designedconveyor.com/)
2. [designedconveyor.com/about](https://www.designedconveyor.com/about/)
3. [designedconveyor.com/careers](https://www.designedconveyor.com/careers/)
4. [linkedin.com/company/designedconveyorsystems](https://www.linkedin.com/company/designedconveyorsystems)
5. [job‑boards.greenhouse.io/designedconveyorsystems](http://job‑boards.greenhouse.io/designedconveyorsystems)

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