Program Manager – Industrial Manufacturing & Operations
Location: Fredericksburg / Northern Virginia Area (On-Site)
Industry: Building Materials / Metals Manufacturing & Construction
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level (8+ Years)
Job Function: Engineering / Program Management / Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Performance Incentives
Relocation: Limited Assistance Available
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Operations Program Manager to lead cross-functional manufacturing and operational initiatives for an established building materials manufacturer in the Fredericksburg region.
In this high-impact position, you will bridge plant operations, engineering, and supply chain teams to optimize production throughput, oversee continuous improvement programs, and manage capital projects from planning through execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Program Leadership: Manage multiple manufacturing, fabrication, and operational initiatives across the construction and building materials division from initial scope through delivery.
- Cross-Functional Execution: Collaborate daily with plant leadership, engineering, and supply chain teams to enforce production schedules and meet on-time delivery targets.
- Continuous Improvement: Lead operational excellence initiatives utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, and process optimization methodologies to eliminate waste and maximize plant yield.
- Production Optimization: Oversee production scheduling, capacity planning, and workflow mapping to resolve shop-floor bottlenecks.
- Risk Mitigation: Identify operational, supply chain, and production risks early; implement proactive contingency plans to safeguard project timelines and budgets.
- Capital Projects & Upgrades: Support plant expansion and capital improvement projects, including equipment installations, tooling upgrades, and process modifications.
- Safety & Compliance: Ensure all program activities comply with company safety protocols and OSHA regulatory standards.
- Leadership Reporting: Deliver data-driven updates, KPI tracking, and project status reports to senior operational executives.
Must-Have Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or a related discipline.
- Experience: 8+ years of progressive program management or engineering leadership experience within industrial manufacturing, heavy fabrication, structural steel, or building materials.
- Operational Mastery: Hands-on experience driving shop-floor production planning, workflow optimization, and capital improvement projects.
- Continuous Improvement: Proven track record applying Lean / Six Sigma principles to improve manufacturing performance.
- Compliance & Safety: Solid working knowledge of OSHA standards and industrial safety regulations.
- Work Modality: Able to work 100% on-site at the manufacturing facility in the broader Fredericksburg, VA area.