Lean Manufacturing Facilities Project Manager

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The Operations Project Manager is responsible for leading facilities and capital improvement projects from concept through completion, with a strong emphasis on manufacturing expansion, infrastructure upgrades, and site development initiatives. This role serves as the primary liaison between internal operations teams, architects, engineers, and construction contractors, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with operational goals. The individual brings a deep commitment to Lean manufacturing principles, driving value stream improvements, Kaizen events, and process optimization across the organization.

Facilities & Capital Project Management

• Lead end-to-end management of facilities projects including manufacturing expansions, building renovations, utility upgrades, and new construction initiatives.
• Serve as the primary owner's representative when working with architects, structural and MEP engineers, and general contractors throughout design and construction phases.
• Manage the full project lifecycle: programming, schematic design, design development, permitting, construction administration, and commissioning.
• Review and evaluate architectural drawings, construction documents, and engineering specifications for accuracy, feasibility, and alignment with operational requirements.
• Coordinate facility layouts and space planning activities in collaboration with operations leaders to optimize production flow and scalability.
• Conduct site walks, punch list reviews, and construction progress inspections to ensure quality and schedule compliance.
• Lead RFP/RFQ processes, bid evaluations, and contractor/vendor selection for facilities and capital projects.
• Review, negotiate, and manage construction contracts, architectural service agreements, and equipment procurement contracts; elevate legal and risk concerns appropriately.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor performance against scope, schedule, and quality standards; manage change order evaluation and approval processes.
• Maintain vendor relationships and ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Track and manage project budgets, forecast expenditures, and report cost variances to leadership with recommended corrective actions.

Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

• Champion Lean manufacturing principles across operational and facilities projects, embedding waste reduction and flow optimization into capital planning decisions.
• Facilitate and lead Value Stream Mapping (VSM) sessions to identify current-state inefficiencies and design future-state workflows for manufacturing operations.
• Plan, organize, and lead Kaizen events across production and support functions; document results, sustain gains, and share learnings organization-wide.
• Apply 5S methodology to workplace organization initiatives tied to facility relocations, expansions, and line reconfigurations.
• Drive process improvement activities using structured problem‑solving methodologies (A3, PDCA, DMAIC) to address root causes and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Partner with operations leaders to identify improvement opportunities, reduce non‑value‑added activity, and improve throughput, quality, and safety.

Project Coordination & Stakeholder Communication

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans including scope documents, schedules (MS Project or equivalent), resource plans, risk registers, and status reports.
• Coordinate cross‑functional project teams across operations, engineering, EHS, quality, finance, and IT.
• Facilitate regular project…