Senior Manager, Capital Projects

COMPANY:

Our client is a global leader in engineered metal products. Their industrial brands are benchmarks in the design, engineering and manufacture of precision-made fasteners that hold together major commercial products – products that touch nearly everyone's lives every single day.

JOB SUMMARY:

This role is pivotal in driving operational efficiency, innovation, and growth through the successful execution of capital investments - on time, within budget, and aligned with ROI/payback expectations. You will manage a dynamic portfolio of infrastructure, equipment, and technology projects, ensuring alignment with long-term asset value and strategic goals.

This leader will play a key role in shaping future investments by partnering with operational and cross-functional leaders to identify and scope opportunities that enhance our capabilities in aerospace, fasteners, and precision manufacturing. Furthermore, you will oversee the forecasting and tracking of reduction targets and actuals, ensuring capital investments are aligned with environmental impact goals and sustainability commitments. All projects must meet safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, and contribute meaningfully to our competitive positioning.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES:

Our client is seeking a strategic and execution-focused Senior Manager, Capital Projects to lead and deliver CAPEX initiatives at their Torrance Aerospace manufacturing site.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Lead full lifecycle management of capital projects from concept development and feasibility through design, procurement, installation, and commissioning.
• Ensure disciplined project execution across Torrance site, by managing scope, schedule, budget, and vendor performance while alignment with annual CAPEX plans and approval processes.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, engineering, finance, procurement, and EHS to align project objectives with broader enterprise strategy.
• Lead forecasting and tracking of reduction targets and actuals, ensuring capital investments align with sustainability goals and environmental impact objectives.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation including budgets, schedules, risk assessments, and ROI/payback analyses.
• Monitor project performance, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and report progress to senior leadership.
• Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory standards throughout each phase of the project lifecycle.
• Manage external vendors and contractors to ensure adherence to project specifications, timelines, and governance protocols.
• Provide financial oversight for CAPEX initiatives, including cost tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Identify and evaluate new CAPEX opportunities in collaboration with site leaders and operational teams, contributing to long-term asset value and operational efficiency.
• Continuously seek opportunities to optimize CAPEX investments, reduce waste, and improve return on investment.

Skills:

• Extensive knowledge and experience with lean manufacturing. Must have proven leadership and management skills. Thorough knowledge of complex electronic business enterprise systems required.
• Proven success delivering single-site capital projects with budgets ranging from $500k to $50M.
• Familiarity with sustainability metrics and emissions tracking; ability to align capital investments with environmental performance goals.
• Ability to work effectively with employees, peers, senior-level leaders, customers and vendor representatives.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and persuasion skills. Ability to work independently, prioritizing and completing multiple work assignments in diverse fields with minimal direction.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required by incumbents in this job classification.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, Business, or Operations required.
• MBA preferred.

Experience and Background:

• 5+ years of experience managing CAPEX projects in manufacturing environments.
• Must have excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with AS9100, FAA regulations, and defense compliance.
• Strong knowledge of precision manufacturing industries.
• Must be able to prioritize and complete multiple and diverse work assignments with minimal direction and supervision.
• Must have good computer skills using Microsoft applications or equivalent
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required by incumbents in this job classification.

BENEFITS/SALARY:

• The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401(k) matching program, paid holidays and vacation.

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