Project Manager, Manufacturing Operational Excellence

World Resource News; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Materials in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Project Manager for Manufacturing Operational Excellence to drive performance, efficiency, and continuous improvement across key magnetics projects. You will partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, EHS and Supply Chain to mature manufacturing systems and standardize processes.

The role focuses on creating a culture of continuous improvement as production expands in complexity and volume, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing project leadership.
• Experience with continuous improvement programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects to improve throughput and efficiency.
• Develop and track KPIs for manufacturing performance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering, EHS and Supply Chain.

Skills

Project management

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Tools

MS Excel

Minitab

Lean tools

Six Sigma

Job description

Project Manager, Manufacturing Operational Excellence

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July 23, 2026

MP Materials

Fort Worth, Texas

MP Materials is looking for a Project Manager, Manufacturing Operational Excellence, who will be responsible for driving performance, efficiency, and continuous improvement across key projects within MP’s Magnetics division. This role partners closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, EHS and Supply Chain to build and mature sustainable manufacturing systems, standardize operational processes, and create a culture of continuous improvement as our manufacturing operations continue to expand in complexity and volume.