Assistant Project Manager - Industrial

Leoforce; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support capital and facilities projects across production operations. You will collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, QA, and vendors to keep projects on time, within scope, and under budget.

The role emphasizes site planning, compliance, and equipment commissioning with USDA/OSHA/EPA considerations. Strong coordination and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in project coordination, project engineering, or facilities/maintenance project roles.
• Background in food, beverage, meat processing, or USDA-regulated manufacturing environments strongly preferred
• Familiarity with construction or facility project processes (permits, GCs, vendors, utilities)
• Experience working with plant teams, contractors, engineers, and vendors
• Solid organizational skills, attention to detail, and communication ability

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and execution of capital improvement and facility upgrade projects (equipment installs, building renovations, utilities, etc.)
• Support project scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and vendor coordination
• Conduct site walks, safety checks, and progress reports across active project areas
• Liaise with contractors, engineers, and internal stakeholders to keep timelines on track
• Support documentation, compliance, and permit-related needs (especially USDA, OSHA, EPA)
• Help manage equipment delivery, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting
• Track project KPIs, timelines, and costs, ensuring alignment with department goals
• Assist in developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and project closeout reports
• Provide boots-on-the-ground support during installs, shutdowns, and commissioning events

Skills

Vendor coordination

Project coordination

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Industrial Tech

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

CMMS

Job description

Assistant Project Manager - Industrial

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $85,000 - $115,000 per year

Job Details

---------

We are seeking a driven, detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to support ongoing and upcoming capital and facilities projects across our production operations. This role plays a critical part in the planning, coordination, and execution of projects tied to infrastructure upgrades, processing equipment, compliance, and expansion initiatives.

You’ll work closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, QA, and vendors to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and under budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and execution of capital improvement and facility upgrade projects (equipment installs, building renovations, utilities, etc.)
• Support project scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and vendor coordination
• Conduct site walks, safety checks, and progress reports across active project areas
• Liaise with contractors, engineers, and internal stakeholders to keep timelines on track
• Support documentation, compliance, and permit-related needs (especially USDA, OSHA, EPA)
• Help manage equipment delivery, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting
• Track project KPIs, timelines, and costs, ensuring alignment with department goals
• Assist in developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and project closeout reports
• Provide boots-on-the-ground support during installs, shutdowns, and commissioning events

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in project coordination, project engineering, or facilities/maintenance project roles
• Background in food, beverage, meat processing, or USDA-regulated manufacturing environments strongly preferred
• Familiarity with construction or facility project processes (permits, GCs, vendors, utilities)
• Experience working with plant teams, contractors, engineers, and vendors
• Solid organizational skills, attention to detail, and communication ability
• Working knowledge of MS Project, AutoCAD, or CMMS systems is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Tech, or related field a plus

A bit about us:

---------

For the past 73 years, we have been a cornerstone of the food industry — delivering high-quality meat and prepared food products across the country. With four USDA-regulated facilities and a track record of excellence in safety, innovation, and operations, we’re investing heavily in our infrastructure and looking for the right people to help lead that transformation

Why join us?

---------

• Competitive base salary + 10–15% annual performance bonus
• Sign-on bonus available for the right candidate
• Full health, dental, and vision insurance
• 4% 401(k) match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• A collaborative, forward-thinking team and clear path for growth