Project Manager, Greenfield Manufacturing Facility

Location: Madison, WI Employment Type: Full-Time Industry: Food Manufacturing / Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager
- Manufacturing Facility Expansion to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of a new state-of-the-art food manufacturing facility in Madison, Wisconsin.

This individual will oversee all phases of the project lifecycle, including design coordination, construction management, equipment installation, commissioning, operational readiness, and cross-functional stakeholder management. The ideal candidate has successfully delivered large-scale manufacturing, food processing, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or agricultural processing facility projects.

The Project Manager will collaborate closely with engineering, operations, quality assurance, maintenance, supply chain, contractors, architects, equipment vendors, and executive leadership to ensure the facility is delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

• Lead the development and execution of facility construction and expansion projects.
• Create and manage detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Drive project governance, reporting, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Manage project milestones from site development through operational startup.

• Coordinate architects, engineering firms, general contractors, and subcontractors.
• Monitor construction progress and ensure adherence to scope, schedule, safety, and budget requirements.
• Facilitate design reviews and value engineering initiatives.
• Manage change orders and project documentation.

• Coordinate procurement, installation, and startup of manufacturing equipment.
• Oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Manage commissioning, validation, and operational readiness activities.
• Ensure successful transition from project completion to plant operations.

• Partner with Operations, Quality, Food Safety, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and HR teams.
• Ensure facility design supports production, quality, food safety, and operational efficiency objectives.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and executive project updates.

• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, FDA, USDA, GMP, and food safety regulations.
• Maintain safety and environmental standards throughout construction and startup activities.

• Bachelor's degree in:
  • Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • Industrial Technology
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Related field
• 7+ years of project management experience.
• 3+ years leading manufacturing facility construction, expansion, or capital projects.
• Experience managing capital investments exceeding $10 million.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Industrial construction
  • Manufacturing equipment installation
  • Facility startup and commissioning
  • Budget management
  • Contractor management
• Proficiency with project management tools and reporting systems.

• PMP Certification.
• Experience with in:
  • Food Manufacturing
  • Food Processing
  • Agricultural Processing
  • Beverage Manufacturing
  • Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
• Knowledge of:
  • FDA regulations
  • GMP environments
  • HACCP programs
  • Food Safety Standards
• Experience launching new manufacturing facilities (Greenfield Projects).

• Executive communication
• Vendor management
• Project scheduling
• Budget management
• Capital project execution
• Team leadership
• Risk management
• Process improvement
• Continuous improvement methodologies
• Stakeholder management

Base Salary $140,000 - $190,000

Bonus 15% - 25% Annual Bonus

Total Compensation $165,000 - $240,000+

Candidates may currently be employed as:

• Senior Project Manager
• Capital Projects Manager
• Engineering Project Manager
• Plant Expansion Project Manager
• Construction Project Manager (Manufacturing)
• Facilities Project Manager
• Industrial Project Manager
• Program Manager
  - Manufacturing Operations