Manufacturing Project Manager (62237)

Frymaster; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) savings plan

Training and development

PTO

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Employee discounts

Holiday Pay opportunities

Annual bonus potential

Job summary

Frymaster in Shreveport, LA is seeking a Manufacturing Project Manager to lead complex manufacturing initiatives from concept through implementation. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and resources while coordinating across operations, engineering, quality, and maintenance to drive growth.

The role emphasizes process improvements, capacity expansion, and successful vendor coordination, with a focus on safety and efficiency. PMP is a plus, travel minimal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Project Management or related field.
• 5–7 years in a high-volume, high-SKU manufacturing environment; PMP a plus.
• Experience leading capacity expansions, equipment installs, or major improvements.
• PM experience with cross-functional collaboration and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex manufacturing projects from initiation to completion.
• Create charters, scopes, schedules, budgets, and execution plans.
• Coordinate activities across departments to ensure execution.
• Provide status updates and manage risks with mitigation plans.
• Develop business cases and ROI analyses for CAPEX projects.
• Drive safety, quality, productivity, and cost-reduction initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma/Kaizen

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Cross-functional influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or Industrial Engineering or Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Frymaster - Shreveport, LA 71106Job Shift: 1st Shift MorningWe are Frymaster! We design, manufacture, and supply best-in-class commercial fryers for the global foodservice market. We empower you to grow with us. We recognize you and reward you. We win together as one team. Bring your passion for excellence to our table.

As Manufacturing Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading complex manufacturing projects that improve operational efficiency, increase production capacity, support facility expansion, and drive process improvements across the organization. This role manages projects from concept through implementation, ensuring milestones, budget, resource requirements, and performance objectives are achieved.

The Manufacturing Project Manager serves as a key liaison between Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Facilities, and external contractors to successfully execute strategic initiatives that support business growth and operational excellence.

Reporting directly to the Dir of Operations, this position is based in Shreveport, LA*.

This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work and reside in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin or Wyoming. Due to payroll, tax, and employment law requirements, applicants must be located in one of these states at the time of hire.

Duties & Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Lead and manage complex manufacturing projects from initiation through completion.
• Develop project charters, scope definitions, schedules, budgets, and execution plans.
• Coordinate project activities across multiple departments to ensure successful execution.
• Facilitate regular project reviews and provide status updates to leadership.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure project success.
• Prepare business cases, cost-benefit analyses, ROI to support capital expenditure projects.

Process Improvement

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Analyze existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve flow, reduce waste, and increase throughput.Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies to drive measurable results.
• Establish performance metrics and track project outcomes against defined objectives.

Capacity Expansion & Facility Projects

• Lead projects supporting production capacity increases, facility expansions, equipment installations, and manufacturing layout changes.
• Evaluate production process constraints and develop solutions to support future growth requirements.
• Coordinate equipment procurement, installation, startup, and validation activities.
• Support strategic footprint and manufacturing growth initiatives.

Resource Management

• Coordinate internal and external resources necessary for project execution.
• Balance project priorities with operational requirements.
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders to ensure project alignment and accountability.
• Manage contractor and vendor activities as required.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all projects comply with company safety standards, regulatory requirements, and environmental guidelines.
• Promote safe work practices throughout project execution.
• Support risk assessments and implementation planning for new processes and equipment.

QualificationsEducation & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Project Management or related field required.
• 5-7 Years experience working within a high-volume, high SKU complexity manufacturing environment. Preferably experience within automotive or industrial equipment manufacturing.
• Project Management experience.
• Experience leading capacity expansions, equipment installations, or major project improvements.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production systems, and operations management.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily office-based
• Travel required: 5%
• Wearing proper PPE is required.

Our Benefits:

• Competitive wage
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) savings plan
• Wellness Program
• Supplemental Health Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training and Development
• Tuition Assistance
• Holiday Pay opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Basic Life Insurance
• Leave Program
• Employee Events and more…

* Frymaster, a Welbilt brand, creates award-winning, innovative, commercial fryers that are taking frying technology to a new level. We’ve taken the guesswork out of oil management for crews and operators. Our fryers walk crews through step-by-step processes to filter the oil simply and safely to extend oil life and increase profitability. Everybody wins with Frymaster fryers. The Frymaster facility in Shreveport, LA is a division of Ali Group.

For more information about Frymaster, visit www.frymaster.com

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Welbilt, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, familial status, medical condition, or any other status protected by law. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills, knowledge, abilities, and business need.