Krones Process Group North America LLC provides turnkey sanitary process solutions.
The Krones Process Group North America is backed by the global depth and experience of Krones, creating a one-stop shop for the beverage, food, dairy, HPC and pharmaceutical Industries. We have teams that support the entire process: from engineering, to automation, to fabrication, installation, and full regional after-market Lifecycle Services Support. We deliver the highest quality found in the industry, tailored to fit our customers specific needs.
We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to support our Lifecycle Team. This position requires and individual with strong attention detail, expert communication skills, and outstanding organizational skills. Experience in Sanitary Process highly preferred; process engineers with project management experience encouraged to apply.
We offer competitive salary, great benefits, generous PTO, 401k with excellent company match, and opportunity for advancement.

Job Purpose or Summary:

The LCS Project Manager is responsible for the development and execution of agile multidisciplinary projects within the Food & Beverage Process Industry. They will work closely with customers at the onset to understand their needs, define a project scope, and develop cost estimates & proposals. This is a self-driven position where both individual planning and action will be required to progress the project - while also nimbly leveraging the many resources within Krones Process Group North America. They will need to possess a broad knowledge and skill across project management, engineering fundamentals, and mechanical & electrical installation; all while growing and maintaining customer relationships.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop Cost Estimates & Proposals for such items as, but not limited to:
  • Materials
  • Installation Labor
  • Equipment & Components
  • Engineering Services
  • Subcontracts
• Conduct procurements requests for materials, equipment & components, and subcontracts
• Plan, schedule, and lead all related project activities.
• Schedule numerous parallel and diverse projects; coordinating all resources and procurements for timely execution meeting customer timeline.
• Control project budgets and scopes enacting change control.
• Maintain customer engagement; building trust with open & precise communication to satisfy project acceptance and compel continued lifecycle orders with handoff to distribution sales.
• Control project budgets and scopes enacting change control.
• Maintain customer engagement; building trust with open & precise communication to satisfy project acceptance and compel continued lifecycle orders with handoff to distribution sales.
• Organize and maintain all project files required such items as, but not limited to:
  • Proposals & Cost Summaries
  • Project Schedules
  • Vendor & Subcontractor Quotations & Orders
  • Field Service Reports
  • Customer Project Closeout Acceptance Records
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Associate or bachelor’s degree in business management or related field preferred.

Experience/Training: 5 years’ experience working in the food and beverage industry or comparable field.

Professional Skills

• Proficiency with PC and Windows Operating system, Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Prior experience in scheduling & budgeting.
• Experience with AutoCAD P&ID and/or Layout Development.

Soft Skills

General social skills, capacity for teamwork, problem-solving competence, general project management, time- and self-management, coordination and organizational skills, and communication skills.

Physical / Working Demands

• Generally good working conditions in an office with travel to manufacturing plants. Moderate physical effort including frequent standing/walking and occasional exposure to high noise levels is required. During the summer months, exposure to heat and humidity may occur. Lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling of objects weighing 30-50 pounds (10%). Manual dexterity and typing are required (75%). Stooping, kneeling, bending, and crouching are required (15%). Noise levels in work areas may fluctuate from 82 to 110 decibels.
• Equipment used includes, computers calculators, measuring devices.
• Ability to understand both spoken and written directions and good vision required.
• Personal protective equipment required includes protective-toed safety shoes and safety glasses with side shields (when in shop or on site).
• Appropriate OSHA safety training is required.
• Maintain a safe working environment and comply with all safety and environmental policies/procedures. Each employee is to place environmental health and safety requirements as the priority in the performance of their work duties. An employee is responsible for notifying their immediate supervisor of a violation or deficiency in working conditions and for recommending corrective measures, if possible. Additionally, the employee’s immediate supervisor is to be notified of every injury or illness, or near miss.

• The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.