Manufacturing Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

HSA/FSA

Life Insurance

Job summary

LAPP is seeking a Manufacturing Project Manager responsible for leading capital investment projects and maintenance initiatives. This role ensures projects comply with safety, quality, budget, and timing requirements while bridging Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and Finance.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, over five years of manufacturing experience, and expertise in project management software. The position offers a competitive salary between $120,000 - $130,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success in managing capital projects exceeding $500,000.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAPEX projects from feasibility to commissioning.
• Plan and execute large-scale maintenance projects.
• Coordinate structural expansions and utilities upgrades.

Skills

Project Management

Capital Project Management

AutoCAD proficiency

SolidWorks proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

SUMMARY: The Manufacturing Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end execution of capital investment projects and major maintenance initiatives within a manufacturing environment. This role leads facility expansions, equipment upgrades, and large-scale maintenance turnarounds, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with zero compromise on safety, quality, or operational performance.

They will serve as the technical and project leadership bridge between Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Finance, and external partners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Capital Project Management

• 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

Equipment Lifecycle Management

• Assess aging assets and perform ROI analyses to determine repair vs. replacement strategies
• Lead procurement, installation, and integration of new equipment, automation, and process technology

Facility Expansion & Layout Optimization

• Coordinate structural expansions, utilities upgrades, and plant layout improvements
• Work closely with architects, contractors, and internal stakeholders to optimize floor plans and material flow

Major Maintenance & Turnarounds

• Plan and execute plant shutdowns, overhauls, and large-scale maintenance projects
• Minimize production disruption through detailed planning, scheduling, and contingency management
• 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 ensure new equipment and processes improve throughput, reliability, and waste reduction
• Risk Mitigation: Identify risks associated with projects, such as structural challenges or delays in projects, and develop contingency plans.
• Emergency Repairs: Respond promptly to facility emergencies and coordinate repair strategies to minimize production interruptions, and the facility in its entirety.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal & communication skills, strong work ethic, and a positive attitude.
• Upholds all safety policies and procedures and OSHA guidelines.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities while using time efficiently.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Treats others with respect and upholds organizational values.
• Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Meets productivity standards and strives to increase productivity results.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills
• Strong understanding of project financials, including capital justification, P&L impact, and cost variance tracking
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and Finance

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• 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)

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

n/a

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

n/a

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Proficiency in the English language, written and spoken is required.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Primavera, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, and OneDrive.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must be able to tolerate conditions associated with no air conditioning or heat.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

COMPENSATION

After thorough market analysis, LAPP takes many factors into consideration when determining base salary such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, etc. of the candidate. The base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $130,000 plus participation in LAPP's bonus plan. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k), HSA/FSA, Life Insurance, and more!

*LAPP is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

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