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.