Manufacturing Startup & Expansion Project Leader

Kforce Inc; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Kforce is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Manufacturing Startup & Expansion Projects in Grand Rapids, MI. You will lead startup, expansion, and CapEx initiatives within a manufacturing setting, coordinating with Maintenance and Engineering to install equipment and manage contractors.

The role requires strong organizational and stakeholder-management skills, with a focus on delivering projects on time, safely, and within budget.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large scale capital equipment installation projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience supporting startup, plant expansion, or operational growth initiatives.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Results-driven with a focus on execution and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead equipment installation and expansion projects from planning through execution.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and internal project resources.
• Track project schedules, milestones, budgets, and deliverables.
• Provide regular project updates and progress reports to stakeholders.
• Drive accountability and ensure timely execution of project plans.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and capital expenditure (CapEx) projects.
• Identify and resolve project risks, issues, and roadblocks.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Job description

Kforce is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Manufacturing Startup & Expansion Projects in Grand Rapids, MI. You will lead startup, expansion, and CapEx initiatives within a manufacturing setting, coordinating with Maintenance and Engineering to install equipment and manage contractors.

The role requires strong organizational and stakeholder-management skills, with a focus on delivering projects on time, safely, and within budget.