Project Manager – Product Recall POST NUMBER: 457227
Location: Oakland Park, FL
Contract Length: 6–12 Months
Compensation: BOE $30-$70/hour BOE
About the Role
We are seeking a hands-on Project Manager with a strong Quality background to lead a high-visibility product recall project for a manufacturing company. This is not a role where you will simply delegate work — you will be in the thick of it, managing the process from start to finish.
The company experienced a significant recall and needs a proactive professional who can manage the full scope of the project, gather data, coordinate with internal teams, and communicate with customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and execute all phases of the recall process (no delegation – this is fully hands-on).
- Collect and analyze data related to affected products, including reviewing manufacturing records, order history, and shipment information.
- Coordinate quarantine of any remaining product (already in progress).
- Communicate directly with customers regarding the recall, timelines, and next steps.
- Track and document progress to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
- Work closely with quality, operations, and leadership teams to prevent future quality issues.
- Develop reports, metrics, and updates for internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Proven experience managing product recalls from start to finish in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong quality background with understanding of manufacturing processes and compliance requirements.
- Excellent data collection, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple moving parts under pressure while meeting deadlines.
- Exceptional communication skills for both internal teams and external customers.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where details matter.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.