Assistant Project Manager - Industrial

A bit about us:

For the past 73 years, we have been a cornerstone of the food industry - delivering high-quality meat and prepared food products across the country. With four USDA-regulated facilities and a track record of excellence in safety, innovation, and operations, we're investing heavily in our infrastructure and looking for the right people to help lead that transformation

Why join us?

• Competitive base salary + 10-15% annual performance bonus
• Sign-on bonus available for the right candidate
• Full health, dental, and vision insurance
• 4% 401(k) match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• A collaborative, forward-thinking team and clear path for growth

Job Details

We are seeking a driven, detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to support ongoing and upcoming capital and facilities projects across our production operations. This role plays a critical part in the planning, coordination, and execution of projects tied to infrastructure upgrades, processing equipment, compliance, and expansion initiatives.

You'll work closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, QA, and vendors to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and under budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and execution of capital improvement and facility upgrade projects (equipment installs, building renovations, utilities, etc.)
• Support project scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and vendor coordination
• Conduct site walks, safety checks, and progress reports across active project areas
• Liaise with contractors, engineers, and internal stakeholders to keep timelines on track
• Support documentation, compliance, and permit-related needs (especially USDA, OSHA, EPA)
• Help manage equipment delivery, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting
• Track project KPIs, timelines, and costs, ensuring alignment with department goals
• Assist in developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and project closeout reports
• Provide boots-on-the-ground support during installs, shutdowns, and commissioning events

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in project coordination, project engineering, or facilities/maintenance project roles
• Background in food, beverage, meat processing, or USDA-regulated manufacturing environments strongly preferred
• Familiarity with construction or facility project processes (permits, GCs, vendors, utilities)
• Experience working with plant teams, contractors, engineers, and vendors
• Solid organizational skills, attention to detail, and communication ability
• Working knowledge of MS Project, AutoCAD, or CMMS systems is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Tech, or related field a plus

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.