Industrial Facilities Capital Projects Manager

Build what’s next for modern manufacturing

Imagine a plant expansion that unlocks a new product family, a line upgrade that boosts OEE, and a shutdown that finishes early with zero incidents. As Industrial Facilities Capital Projects Manager at LAPP, you transform those scenarios into reality—bridging Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Finance, and outside partners to deliver safely, on time, and within budget.

LAPP has been family-owned since 1959 and remains headquartered in Stuttgart. With approximately 5,800 employees across more than 80 countries, we pair hands-on ingenuity with enduring values. Here, you’ll have the freedom to pursue ideas, grow your career, and enjoy a flexible, family-friendly environment where every perspective matters.

The impact you’ll make

Lead CAPEX portfolios from feasibility and scope through budgeting, execution, installation, and commissioning.

Author charters, develop integrated schedules, create cost estimates, and drive risk mitigation.

Own equipment lifecycle strategy—evaluate aging assets, run ROI for repair/replace, and lead sourcing and integration of automation and process technology.

Shape the factory: coordinate structural expansions, utilities upgrades, and plant layout optimization with architects, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

Plan and steer major maintenance and turnarounds, minimizing disruption with rigorous planning, scheduling, and contingencies.

Direct vendor and contractor selection and performance; enforce company standards, safety expectations, and local building codes.

Embed continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma) to lift throughput, reliability, and reduce waste.

Mitigate risk proactively and lead emergency repair responses to safeguard production.

Qualifications BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years’ experience in manufacturing environments.

Track record managing capital projects  $500,000.Proficiency in AutoCAD, Solid Works, or similar CAD tools; and PM platforms such as MS Project or Primavera.

Financial fluency across capital justification, P&L impact, and variance tracking.

Core competencies

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Safety-first mindset aligned to OSHA policies and procedures.

Prioritization, planning, and time management to meet productivity targets.

Quality orientation—seek improvements and self-monitor outcomes.

Respectful collaboration and accountability for results.

Negotiation strength and vendor management expertise.

Cross-functional leadership spanning Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and Finance.

Skills and tools

Language:
Read and interpret electrical/mechanical drawings; present to external and internal groups; fluent spoken and written English.

Math:
Competence with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals across units.

Reasoning:
Solve practical problems with limited standardization; interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, and scheduled instructions.

Software:
AutoCAD, Solid Works, Primavera, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, One Drive.

Role particulars

Supervisory responsibilities:

None.

Certifications/Licenses/Registrations: n/a.Travel requirements: n/a.Compensation & benefits

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!

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