Billing, Budget Management, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Compliance, Corrective Action, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Gross Margin, Industrial Design, Leadership, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Order Delivery, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Petrochemicals, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Production Management, Production Schedule, Project Close-Out, Project Execution, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Control, Quality Metrics, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management, Safety Compliance, Schedule Development, Supply Chain Operations, Time Management, Writing Skills
Riggins Company is a custom heavy industrial design and manufacturing firm serving the U.S.
Navy, commercial and naval shipyards, and petrochemical industries. We design and fabricate
complex mission-critical structural and mechanical systems where precision and craftsmanship
matter. We are seeking a motivated and talented Manufacturing Project Manager who is eager to grow
in a fast-paced industrial environment. Riggins Company is located in Hampton, VA, and is a growing
company continuing to expand and add opportunities. We are a company where people matter.
Position Overview
The Manufacturing Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing manufacturing projects
from initiation through completion. This role ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in
compliance with customer requirements and company quality standards. The Project Manager serves as the primary
liaison between customers, engineering, production, quality, purchasing, and finance teams.
Roles and Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution
Manage multiple manufacturing projects simultaneously from order receipt through delivery.
• Develop project schedules, milestones, and resource plans.
• Monitor project progress and adjust plans as needed to meet deadlines.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers regarding project status.
• Communicate schedule changes, challenges, and project updates to stakeholders
• Ensure customer requirements are clearly understood and executed.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards, safety policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Support quality inspections, audits, and corrective actions. Maintain accurate project documentation and
record.
Production Coordination
• Coordinate with engineering, production, quality, procurement, and logistics teams.
• Ensure materials, labor, and equipment are available to support project schedules.
• Monitor manufacturing performance and resolve production bottlenecks.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project budgets.
• Track project costs, labor hours, and material expenditures.
• Support invoicing milestones and project closeout activities.
Reporting
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs), including:
o On-Time Delivery
o Budget Performance (CTC)
o Gross margin performance
o Material Schedule Adherence
o Customer Satisfaction
Qualifications
Experience
• 3–7 years of project management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience managing production schedules, budgets, and customer relationships.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred. Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and supply chain operations.