Manufacturing Project Manager (62237)

We are Frymaster! We design, manufacture, and supply best-in-class commercial fryers for the global foodservice market. We empower you to grow with us. We recognize you and reward you. We win together as one team. Bring your passion for excellence to our table.

As Manufacturing Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading complex manufacturing projects that improve operational efficiency, increase production capacity, support facility expansion, and drive process improvements across the organization. This role manages projects from concept through implementation, ensuring milestones, budget, resource requirements, and performance objectives are achieved.

The Manufacturing Project Manager serves as a key liaison between Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Facilities, and external contractors to successfully execute strategic initiatives that support business growth and operational excellence.

Reporting directly to the Dir of Operations, this position is based in Shreveport, LA*.

This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work and reside in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin or Wyoming. Due to payroll, tax, and employment law requirements, applicants must be located in one of these states at the time of hire.

Duties & Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Lead and manage complex manufacturing projects from initiation through completion.
• Develop project charters, scope definitions, schedules, budgets, and execution plans.
• Coordinate project activities across multiple departments to ensure successful execution.
• Facilitate regular project reviews and provide status updates to leadership.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure project success.
• Prepare business cases, cost-benefit analyses, ROI to support capital expenditure projects.

Process Improvement

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Analyze existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve flow, reduce waste, and increase throughput.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies to drive measurable results.
• Establish performance metrics and track project outcomes against defined objectives.

Capacity Expansion & Facility Projects

• Lead projects supporting production capacity increases, facility expansions, equipment installations, and manufacturing layout changes.
• Evaluate production process constraints and develop solutions to support future growth requirements.
• Coordinate equipment procurement, installation, startup, and validation activities.
• Support strategic footprint and manufacturing growth initiatives.

Resource Management

• Coordinate internal and external resources necessary for project execution.
• Balance project priorities with operational requirements.
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders to ensure project alignment and accountability.
• Manage contractor and vendor activities as required.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all projects comply with company safety standards, regulatory requirements, and environmental guidelines.
• Promote safe work practices throughout project execution.
• Support risk assessments and implementation planning for new processes and equipment.