Manager Supply Chain Project Management
Kennewick, WA - USA
Job Summary
Location: Kennewick WA
Job Requisition ID: Req-260443
Time Type: Full time
About Lamb Weston
Youve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry and public Fortune 500 company we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers restaurants and households in over 100 countries around the world.
A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. Youll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success explore opportunities for new solutions and youll join a winning team of 10000 people all dedicated to raising the bar together.
If you have a strong drive for results a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries and are ready for a fresh challenge we want to hear from you.
Job Description Summary
The Supply Chain Project Manager leads complex crossfunctional projects that enable operational efficiency cost optimization and improved supply chain performance. This role applies strong project management discipline to drive planning execution and delivery of initiatives spanning procurement logistics distribution inventory management systems implementation and network optimization.
This leader manages diverse stakeholder groups builds alignment across supply chain functions and ensures project outcomes support broader business strategies.
Job Description
Project Leadership & Execution
Lead largescale or multiple mid-sized supply chain projects from initiation through delivery applying established project management methodologies
Define project scope goals success metrics and timelines; monitor progress and lead corrective actions as needed.
Develop andmaintainproject documentation including schedules status reports risk logs and stakeholder communications.
Facilitatedecision-makingin ambiguous situations by balancing available data risks and shifting priorities consistent with expectations in the reference document.
Cross-FunctionalCollaboration
Drive planning and execution efforts with partners across procurement sourcing transportation distribution finance technology store operations and external vendors.
Buildhigh performingproject teams often including geographically distributed stakeholders as outlined in the Project Manager expectations in the uploaded file.
Serve as a connector between technical teams and business leaders to ensuresharedunderstanding of projectobjectivesand outcomes.
Active member of the enterprise Project Management Community of PracticerepresentingSupply Chain and sharing best practices across functions.
Strategic Alignment & Communication
Communicate how each project supports broader supply chain and enterprise goals reflecting alignment expectations from the provided project manager standards.
Present project updates to leadership ensuring transparency on milestones risks resourcing and financial impacts.
Partner with supply chain leaders to prioritize projects based on business value urgency and interdependencies.
Risk Issue & Change Management
Identifyand mitigate risks across cost quality schedule scope andcross functionaldependencies incorporating standard PM practices referenced in the file.
Navigate organizational processes policies and cultures to remove barriers and manage change effectively.
Ensure stakeholder impacts are understood and supported withappropriate changemanagement plans.
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
Education/ Certifications:(Required & Preferred)
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Operations Management Engineering or related field.
PMP Lean Six Sigma or Agile certificationpreferred.
Skills andExperience:
5years project management experience including scope time cost risk quality integration procurement human resources and communications (aligned with uploaded document requirements)
3 years managing largescale or multiple mid-sized projects.
2 yrs mentoring other project managers in program and project management
Prior project work in supply chainlogistics manufacturing or operations environments.
Experience with supply chain systems (e.g. WMS TMS ERP).
Experience managing vendors or thirdpartylogisticspartners.
Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities withdemonstratedbusiness acumen.
Business Acumen & Problem Solving: Understands operational impacts andoptimizesprocesses across theend-to-endsupply chain.
Prioritization & Planning: Focuses on the most critical work adjusting effectively to shifting priorities.
Collaboration & Communication: Builds alignment andmodelscollaborative behaviors consistent with the reference PM expectations.
Professional Expertise: Applies project management tools and best practices to deliver business value.
Industry-Competitive Benefits
Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:
Health Insurance Benefits - Medical Dental Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care and Health Reimbursement Accounts
Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
Paid Time Off
Financial Wellness Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions Financial Planning Services Employee Stock purchase program and Health Savings Accounts Life and Accident insurance
Family-Friendly Employee events
Employee Assistance Program services mental health and other concierge type services
Benefits may vary based on location job role/level job status and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Anticipated Close Date
The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs.Anticipated Close Date: 06/05/2026
Pay Transparency
In compliance with applicable state and local laws Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range posted based on various factors including but not limited to job duties experience and expertise. A candidates work location could also impact the actual compensation being outside of the range to reflect local cost of labor. A reasonable annual estimate of the range for this role is listed below.Pay Rate or Range: $113930.00 - $170900.00
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression age disability veteran status or any other protected factor under federal state or local law
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Lamb Weston is a world leading brand in high quality frozen potato products, sold in over 100 countries. A partner in potatoes famous for its inventive fries such as Twisters, Hot2Home and Dippers .