Industrial Manufacturing Project Manager

Manpower, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Manufacturing Project Manager to lead end-to-end capital projects in a live manufacturing setting.

You will coordinate planning, design, and construction activities while liaising with plant operations, engineering, and contractors to deliver projects on time and within budget. The role emphasizes safety leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous production continuity, with responsibilities spanning safety compliance, risk mitigation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical) preferred.
• 5–10+ years in capital programs and construction project management.
• Experience in Food & Beverage industry or related production environments.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end execution of capital projects in an active production environment.
• Coordinate planning, design, and supervision of construction activities.
• Serve as liaison between plant operations, engineering, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Promote safety culture and ensure site safety compliance and safe work practices.
• Manage cost, schedule, quality, procurement, and project close-out.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Safety leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Bluebeam

AutoCad

Job description

Industrial Manufacturing Project Manager

• Reference Number: 5911692
• Published Date: 10/27/2026
• Job Type: Temporary
• Industry: Business Operations
• Hours: Full Time

Our client, a major company in the beverage industry,is seeking a Industrial Manufacturing Project Manager to join their team. As an Industrial Manufacturing Project Manager, you will be part of the Project Delivery team supporting plant capital projects. The ideal candidate will have strong safety leadership, the ability to coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, and the drive to deliver projects that keep manufacturing operations moving.

Job Title: Industrial Manufacturing Project Manager

Shift: Typically 1st but flexible

What's the Job?

• Own end-to-end execution of capital projects, coordinating planning, design, and supervision of construction activities within an active production environment.
• Serve as the primary liaison between plant operations, engineering, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with operational objectives.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring project activities comply with site safety requirements and supporting contractor safety performance, permitting, and safe work practices.
• Manage manufacturing & process integration by collaborating with production teams to minimize operational disruptions while supporting production continuity and safety compliance.
• Oversee cost, schedule, quality, procurement/contract administration, and project close-out activities, including documentation, field inspections, and coordination of permits and inspections.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related discipline) preferred.
• 5 - 10+ years of experience in capital programs and construction project management.
• Experience working in the Food & Beverage industry strongly preferred, including familiarity with production processes, packaging systems, and plant utilities (compressed air, electrical distribution, water treatment, steam, refrigeration, and process systems).
• Proven track record managing project roadblocks and cross-functional friction, influencing conversations positively, and providing solutions under pressure.
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, Bluebeam, and AutoCad; experience with industrial safety standards (OSHA 30 preferred, LOTO, confined space, hot work, etc.).

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to lead capital projects onsite at a manufacturing facility and directly impact operational outcomes.
• Role centered on safety, coordination, and execution—where your planning and leadership make a measurable difference.
• Experience working across engineering, contractors, and plant operations to deliver complex work in an active production environment.
• Chance to manage multiple small to medium-sized projects with low to medium complexity while building strong project close-out discipline.
• Support from a team environment focused on quality-focused construction details, coordinated drawings, and field verification.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)