Project Manager – Industrial Manufacturing Operations

International Erosion Control Association; Roanoke (VA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GEORG North America, Roanoke, VA, seeks an experienced Project Manager – Industrial Manufacturing Operations to lead manufacturing process improvements and drive operational excellence. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and optimize procurement and vendor performance to enhance production execution.

The role requires strong analytics, Lean/Six Sigma familiarity, and ERP/project management experience in a heavy equipment environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, industrial project management, procurement, or heavy equipment manufacturing.
• Experience implementing project tracking, budgeting, or ERP/project management systems; PMP preferred.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, vendor sourcing, subcontract manufacturing, and supplier management.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to improve manufacturing processes, workflow efficiency, production scheduling, and operational performance.
• Analyze procedures to identify cost-reduction, lead-time, and productivity opportunities.
• Develop standardized processes, reporting structures, and performance metrics; coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Implement project management systems to improve visibility of schedules, budgets, and costs; track profitability.

Skills

Project management

Industrial engineering

Procurement

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

ERP systems

Vendor management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Project management software

Job description

Company overview

GEORG is a globally active, medium-sized, family-run high-tech company headquartered in Germany. Over 500 employees worldwide work on developing challenging solutions in coil processing and machine tool building. Backed by more than 75 years of market experience, our high-tech products and services ensure the sustainable and economic success of our customers.

We concentrate on the following product fields and the adjoining process and value chains: Energy, Mobility, Steel, Aluminium & Non-ferrous, Service Centers & Metal Processing, Roll machining, Transformer Manufacturing.

Next to the supply of machinery and production lines we support our customers with process optimizations. We essentially combine classic machine building with state-of-the-art digitalization and transform ourselves to a supplier of modular products and intelligent services with a high degree of standardization and automation to support our customers reach decisive advantages in competition, high process reliability and a significant increase in productivity.

Position Summary

Georg North America with operations in Roanoke, VA and Alpharetta, GA is the subsidiary for sales, service, and engineering for the entire GEORG product line in Canada, USA and Mexico.

We are seeking an experienced and results‑oriented Project Manager – Industrial Manufacturing Operations to support and improve operational excellence at our manufacturing site in Roanoke, VA.

The ideal candidate will combine strong manufacturing operations experience with project management, procurement coordination, and process optimization expertise to improve efficiency, cost control, supplier performance, and production execution across the organization.

Your Tasks

Manufacturing Operations & Process Improvement

Lead initiatives to improve manufacturing processes, workflow efficiency, production scheduling, and operational performance.

Analyze existing operational procedures and identify opportunities for cost reduction, lead time improvement, and productivity gains.

Develop and implement standardized operational processes, reporting structures, and performance metrics.

Coordinate cross-functional improvement efforts between engineering, production, purchasing, fabrication, machining, and logistics teams.

Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on Lean Manufacturing and operational excellence.

Project Management & Cost Tracking

Implement and manage project management systems and tools to improve visibility into project schedules, budgets, labor hours, procurement status, and manufacturing costs.

Track project financial performance including material costs, outsourced work, labor utilization, and overall project profitability.

Develop reporting dashboards and KPI tracking tools for management review.

Coordinate project timelines and deliverables to ensure on‑time execution of manufacturing and customer projects.

Identify project risks, cost overruns, and scheduling conflicts while driving corrective actions.

Procurement & Vendor Development

Identify, qualify, and develop new vendors and subcontractors to support manufacturing capacity and cost competitiveness.

Manage RFQs, vendor evaluations, pricing comparisons, and supplier performance reviews.

Support strategic sourcing initiatives to improve supplier reliability, quality, delivery, and cost savings.

Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, machine shops, steel providers, and fabrication partners.

Manufacturing Support & Collaboration

Work closely with engineering and production teams to support manufacturability improvements and production readiness.

Assist with outsourcing strategies for machining, fabrication, and specialty manufacturing operations.

Support inventory planning, material flow coordination, and production scheduling activities.

Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards throughout manufacturing operations.

Your Profile

Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to present complex solutions in an accessible manner.

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or related field preferred.

5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, industrial project management, procurement, or heavy equipment manufacturing.

Strong understanding of heavy industrial machinery manufacturing, metal fabrication, machining processes, and industrial production environments. Experience in the metals industry preferred.

Experience implementing project tracking, budgeting, or ERP/project management systems. PMP certification or project management experience preferred.

Knowledge of procurement processes, vendor sourcing, subcontract manufacturing, and supplier management.

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, project management or ERP software, and manufacturing reporting tools.

Our Offer

We offer an opportunity to make a direct impact within a growing and dynamic industrial manufacturing company. Our team values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, providing an environment where motivated professionals can take ownership, contribute meaningful ideas, and grow their careers.

If you are driven by solving operational challenges, improving processes, and working in a hands‑on manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to learning more about your experience and how you can contribute to our continued success.