CapEx Project Manager

About the role

UTEX Industries is a leading manufacturer of engineered sealing solutions serving the oil and gas, industrial, and petrochemical markets. The CapEx Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, justification, execution, and startup of capital investments across UTEX manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual and multi-year capital plans aligned with UTEX growth and operational objectives.
• Prioritize projects using safety, capacity, reliability, quality, automation, and ROI criteria.
• Manage and assist developing capital requests, project justifications, financial evaluations, and authorization packages.
• Support development of long-term equipment replacement strategies for critical manufacturing assets.
• Lead the planning, design, execution, and commissioning of capital projects.
• Manage engineering projects involving rubber compounding equipment, elastomer and polymer manufacturing, finishing, machining, fabrication, packaging, and automated assembly equipment.
• Direct the implementation and optimization of laboratory and quality infrastructure projects.
• Manage facility infrastructure projects including HVAC, chillers, compressed air, electrical distribution, fire protection, and environmental systems.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and technical specifications, while coordinating cross-functional teams, contractors, and equipment suppliers.
• Drive manufacturing modernization initiatives, including equipment replacements, extrusion and calendar upgrades, laboratory expansion, automation, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Manage projects from concept through commissioning, including equipment procurement, factory acceptance testing, contractor installation activities, and equipment startup, validation, and production release activities.
• Lead and support operational improvement initiatives that increase manufacturing throughput, capacity, equipment reliability, product quality, and overall operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience.
• 8+ years leading industrial capital projects.
• Experience managing multiple capital projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated success managing capital budgets of $3M-$10M annually.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment installation and commissioning.
• Strong knowledge and demonstrated experience applying stage-gated project management processes for capital project development, approval, execution, commissioning, and closeout.
• Understanding and practical experience with Front End Loading (FEL) concepts.
• Preferred experience in Elastomer manufacturing, Rubber compounding, Compression molding, Thermoplastics, Fluid sealing products, and Industrial automation.
• Preferred certifications include PMP Certification and/or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing data systems.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Career development and training opportunities
• A company culture rooted in respect, innovation, and collaboration