Manufacturing Project Lead: CAPEX, Upgrades & Turnarounds

LAPP Americas; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision and Dental benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

LAPP Americas is seeking a Manufacturing Project Manager to lead end-to-end capital projects in a manufacturing setting. You will drive facility expansions, equipment upgrades, and major maintenance turnarounds while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You'll serve as the technical and project lead across Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and Finance, coordinating with external partners to optimize capital investments and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated success managing capital projects exceeding $500,000
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar design tools
• Experience with project management software (MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Lead CAPEX projects from feasibility studies and scope definition through budgeting, execution, installation, and commissioning
• Develop project charters, schedules, cost estimates, and risk mitigation plans
• Assess aging assets and perform ROI analyses to determine repair vs. replacement strategies
• Coordinate structural expansions, utilities upgrades, and plant layout improvements
• Plan and execute plant shutdowns, overhauls, and large-scale maintenance projects
• Source, evaluate, and manage contractors, equipment suppliers, and service providers
• Ensure all third‑party work meets company standards, safety requirements, and local building codes
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to improve throughput and reduce waste

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional teams

Budgeting

Vendor management

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

LAPP Americas is seeking a Manufacturing Project Manager to lead end-to-end capital projects in a manufacturing setting. You will drive facility expansions, equipment upgrades, and major maintenance turnarounds while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You'll serve as the technical and project lead across Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and Finance, coordinating with external partners to optimize capital investments and drive continuous improvement.