Senior Capital Projects Manager - Manufacturing

Alphia; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Alphia in Ogden, UT is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead capital engineering projects across multiple sites, delivering on time, within budget, and aligned with business goals. Experience in CP G or pet food industries is preferred.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, procurement and leadership to improve manufacturing performance, safety and quality, while guiding scoping, scheduling, budgeting and commissioning. Travel up to 75% across sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing with at least 3 years in a project management role.
• Experience delivering capital projects in manufacturing; knowledge of PM and Early Management principles.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, plant layouts, utilities, and equipment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate with stakeholders.
• Ability to travel up to 75% and manage irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of capital and process improvement projects from concept through startup, including scoping, planning, budgeting, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders, contractors, and equipment suppliers to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Support development of capital plans and business case justifications.
• Lead project reporting and communication with leadership and site teams.
• Conduct post-project reviews and ensure knowledge transfer and documentation.
• Provide technical support to factory and corporate maintenance functions.
• Develop and review of technical and operational standards.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Schedule & budgeting

Risk management

Multi-tasking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

Alphia in Ogden, UT is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead capital engineering projects across multiple sites, delivering on time, within budget, and aligned with business goals. Experience in CP G or pet food industries is preferred.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, procurement and leadership to improve manufacturing performance, safety and quality, while guiding scoping, scheduling, budgeting and commissioning. Travel up to 75% across sites is required.