Manufacturing Project Manager

Capital Projects Manager - Manufacturing Operations & Engineering

Bishop & Company is recruiting on behalf of a confidential Hawaii-based manufacturer seeking a Capital Projects Manager to lead manufacturing engineering initiatives, production improvements, and capital projects across multiple processing and production facilities.

This is an opportunity for a manufacturing-focused engineering professional who enjoys improving plant performance, optimizing production systems, implementing automation, and delivering complex capital projects from concept through startup.

You'll spend time working directly with plant teams, evaluating equipment performance, supporting manufacturing operations, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing solutions that improve production capacity and operational efficiency.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead multimillion-dollar manufacturing and facility improvement projects
• Drive automation and technology upgrades
• Improve production flow and equipment utilization
• Partner directly with plant leadership on strategic initiatives
• Influence the future direction of manufacturing operations
• Own projects from concept through commissioning and startup

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Engineering & Operations

• Evaluate manufacturing processes and production flow to identify bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and improvement opportunities
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance teams to improve throughput, reliability, efficiency, and overall equipment performance
• Support automation initiatives and equipment modernization efforts
• Analyze production systems and recommend engineering solutions that enhance operational performance
• Assist with implementation of continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives

Capital Projects Leadership

• Manage a portfolio of capital projects
• Lead projects from concept development and business justification through installation and commissioning
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and technical requirements
• Track project performance, costs, and milestones
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget

Equipment, Vendors & Technology

• Manage relationships with OEMs, contractors, fabricators, and engineering vendors
• Support equipment selection, installation, startup, and performance validation
• Lead vendor coordination and hold project partners accountable to project deliverables
• Evaluate emerging technologies and automation opportunities that support manufacturing objectives

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
• 5+ years of experience leading capital projects within manufacturing, production, processing, packaging, or industrial operations
• Experience managing projects from concept through commissioning
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production systems, and equipment integration
• Experience working with contractors, OEMs, and equipment vendors
• Demonstrated success managing project budgets and schedules

Preferred

• Food, beverage, agricultural processing, packaging, consumer products, or high-speed manufacturing experience
• Experience with automation, controls, PLCs, or integrated production systems
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience
• Experience supporting facility, utility, or processing equipment upgrades
• PMP or other project management certifications

Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $135,000 - $160,000 annually. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Bishop & Company provides recruiting and placement services for client companies and opportunities for job seekers throughout Hawaii. We charge no fees to candidates and our client services are 100% guaranteed.

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