Manufacturing Project Manager

LAPP is a family-owned company headquartered in Stuttgart and a global leader in cable and connection technology. Founded in 1959, we are still fully family-owned today. With around 5,800 employees, we are operating in over 80 countries - globally connected and regionally rooted. Working at LAPP means more: this is where inventive spirit and a hands‑on mentality meet cherished values and tradition. We offer all employees the freedom to develop and pursue new opportunities. Flexibility and personal responsibility are just as important to us as a family-friendly work environment. We value all our colleagues with their talents, ideas and perspectives. SUMMARY: The Manufacturing Project Manager is responsible for the end‑to‑end execution of capital investment projects and major maintenance initiatives within a manufacturing environment. This role leads facility expansions, equipment upgrades, and large‑scale maintenance turnarounds, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with zero compromise on safety, quality, or operational performance. They will serve as the technical and project leadership bridge between Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Finance, and external partners. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Capital Project Management Lead CAPEX projects from feasibility studies and scope definition through budgeting, execution, installation, and commissioning Develop project charters, schedules, cost estimates, and risk mitigation plans Equipment Lifecycle Management Assess aging assets and perform ROI analyses to determine repair vs. replacement strategies Lead procurement, installation, and integration of new equipment, automation, and process technology Facility Expansion & Layout Optimization Coordinate structural expansions, utilities upgrades, and plant layout improvements Work closely with architects, contractors, and internal stakeholders to optimize floor plans and material flow Major Maintenance & Turnarounds Plan and execute plant shutdowns, overhauls, and large‑scale maintenance projects Minimize production disruption through detailed planning, scheduling, and contingency management Source, evaluate, and manage contractors, equipment suppliers, and service providers Ensure all third‑party work meets company standards, safety requirements, and local building codes Apply Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to ensure new equipment and processes improve throughput, reliability, and waste reduction Risk Mitigation: Identify risks associated with projects, such as structural challenges or delays in projects, and develop contingency plans. Emergency Repairs: Respond promptly to facility emergencies and coordinate repair strategies to minimize production interruptions, and the facility in its entirety. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. COMPETENCIES Demonstrate excellent interpersonal & communication skills, strong work ethic, and a positive attitude. Upholds all safety policies and procedures and OSHA guidelines. Prioritizes and plans work activities while using time efficiently. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Treats others with respect and upholds organizational values. Accepts responsibility for own actions. Meets productivity standards and strives to increase productivity results. Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills Strong understanding of project financials, including capital justification, P&L impact, and cost variance tracking Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams across Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and Finance QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment Demonstrated success managing capital projects exceeding $500,000 Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar design tools Experience with project management software (MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent) CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: n/a TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: n/a LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Proficiency in the English language, written and spoken is required. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Primavera, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, and OneDrive. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must be able to tolerate conditions associated with no air conditioning or heat. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. COMPENSATION: After thorough market analysis, LAPP takes many factors into consideration when determining base salary such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, etc. of the candidate. The base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $130,000 plus participation in LAPP's bonus plan. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k), HSA/FSA, Life Insurance, and more! *LAPP is an Equal Opportunity Employer* Equal Opportunity Employer LAPP is a family-owned company headquartered in Stuttgart and a global leader in cable and connection technology. Founded in 1959, we are still fully family-owned today. With around 5,800 employees, we are operating in over 80 countries - globally connected and regionally rooted. Working at LAPP means more: this is where inventive spirit and a hands‑on mentality meet cherished values and tradition. We offer all employees the freedom to develop and pursue new opportunities. Flexibility and personal responsibility are just as important to us as a family‑friendly work environment. We value all our colleagues with their talents, ideas and perspectives. SUMMARY: The Manufacturing Project Manager is responsible for the end‑to‑end execution of capital investment projects and major maintenance initiatives within a manufacturing environment. This role leads facility expansions, equipment upgrades, and large‑scale maintenance turnarounds, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with zero compromise on safety, quality, or operational performance. They will serve as the technical and project leadership bridge between Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Finance, and external partners. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Capital Project Management Lead CAPEX projects from feasibility studies and scope definition through budgeting, execution, installation, and commissioning Develop project charters, schedules, cost estimates, and risk mitigation plans Equipment Lifecycle Management Assess aging assets and perform ROI analyses to determine repair vs. replacement strategies Lead procurement, installation, and integration of new equipment, automation, and process technology Facility Expansion & Layout Optimization Coordinate structural expansions, utilities upgrades, and plant layout improvements Work closely with architects, contractors, and internal stakeholders to optimize floor plans and material flow Major Maintenance & Turnarounds Plan and execute plant shutdowns, overhauls, and large‑scale maintenance projects Minimize production disruption through detailed planning, scheduling, and contingency management Source, evaluate, and manage contractors, equipment suppliers, and service providers Ensure all third‑party work meets company standards, safety requirements, and local building codes Apply Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to ensure new equipment and processes improve throughput, reliability, and waste reduction Risk Mitigation: Identify risks associated with projects, such as structural challenges or delays in projects, and develop contingency plans. Emergency Repairs: Respond promptly to facility emergencies and coordinate repair strategies to minimize production interruptions, and the facility in its entirety. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. COMPETENCIES Demonstrate excellent interpersonal & communication skills, strong work ethic, and a positive attitude. Upholds all safety policies and procedures and OSHA guidelines. Prioritizes and plans work activities while using time efficiently. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Treats others with respect and upholds organizational values. Accepts responsibility for own actions. Meets productivity standards and strives to increase productivity results. Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills Strong understanding of project financials, including capital justification, P&L impact, and cost variance tracking Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams across Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and Finance QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment Demonstrated success managing capital projects exceeding $500,000 Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar design tools Experience with project management software (MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent) CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: n/a TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: n/a LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Proficiency in the English language, written and spoken is required. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Primavera, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, and OneDrive. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must be able to tolerate conditions associated with no air conditioning or heat. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. COMPENSATION: After thorough market analysis, LAPP takes many factors into consideration when determining base salary such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, etc. of the candidate. The base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $130,000 plus participation in LAPP's bonus plan. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k), HSA/FSA, Life Insurance, and more! *LAPP is an Equal Opportunity Employer* Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr