Project Manager

L.A. Darling Company LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Under the general direction of the Director of Sales, the Project Manager is responsible for overseeing customer orders and leading cross-functional project execution. This role is based at our Paragould, AR location and is a key member of the LA Darling Management Team, supporting and managing projects for Walmart.

We are seeking a disciplined, skilled, and motivated Project Manager who can guide both customers and internal teams through the complexities of project execution while consistently exceeding expectations. The ideal candidate is self-driven, collaborative, influential, and thrives in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Position Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for key customer accounts and provide backup support for additional large customer projects as needed.
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team by presenting key project metrics and offering input on budgets, forecasts, timelines, and strategic decisions.
• Act as the primary external point of contact for Sales and Customer Service, modeling and fostering a culture of customer service excellence.
• Track and analyze performance metrics to ensure achievement of project goals.
• Document and communicate project progress to stakeholders, proactively identifying and addressing potential roadblocks related to forecasts and lead-time expectations.
• Manage all assigned projects from initiation through completion, resolving issues related to suppliers, customers, engineering, and manufacturing as they arise.
• Partner closely with the key account team and operations to ensure final products meet customer requirements.
• Coordinate internal resources and ensure resource availability to deliver projects on time.
• Manage technical and commercial project scope, including resolving issues and processing scope changes while maintaining project timelines.
• Monitor and report project performance to ensure schedules, milestones, and financial commitments are met or exceeded.
• Communicate project status regularly, proactively, and effectively to all stakeholders.
• Follow established project management methodologies and processes.
• Leverage lessons learned and project close-out reviews to identify areas of improvement; lead Monthly Business Reviews for larger initiatives.
• Actively contribute to process improvement and organizational change initiatives.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.

Skills & Abilities

• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to shifting priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization and with customers.
• Solid understanding of project management tools, techniques, and best practices.
• Demonstrated success in managing projects and project teams.
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships.
• Strong financial acumen, technical understanding, organizational, and administrative capabilities.
• Customer-focused, accountable leader with experience delivering successful outcomes.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field; or a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management.
• Experience in the retail manufacturing industry strongly preferred.
• Experience with Sage X3 ERP system is a plus.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.