The Company

Join tna, an award-winning company recognized globally for innovation and rethinking the conventional.

tna was started by Alf and Nadia Taylor as a consulting company for the food industry. Soon after, Alf Taylor invented the world’s first rotary vertical form fill and seal packaging machine which revolutionized packaging speeds for snack foods. Today, we’re the industry’s leading innovator, providing complete turnkey processing and packaging lines for a variety of food production including snacks, French fries, confectionery and more.

 Click on www.tnasolutions.com to learn more about the organization.

About The Role

We have a great opportunity for a Product Manager to join our talented team. The chosen candidate will be responsible for efficiently managing turn-key projects with a “hands on” approach to ensure on-time delivery, under budget expenses and customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

• Management of and actively involved in the development through to completion of a Project. 
• Coordinate with Sales, Technical Support and Customer Service & Logistics to ensure knowledge sharing, equipment and performance objectives are attainable and met for each project.
• Actively work with the Sales and Technical Support Teams, sharing knowledge and experience across all facets of the project
• Manage costs, schedule, documentation, quality, start-up/commissioning and training elements of each project you are assigned.
• Inventory Value is within target limits.
• Report on and meet project budgets.
• Generate layouts to assist in sales presentations, including ensuring system designs are configured to tna standards accurately and within set timeframes. 
• Provide machine specification and cost estimations to the Sales Team, including sourcing and pricing additional non-standard equipment and reviewing all sales quotes for accuracy prior to quote release and before ordering.
• Responsible for ensuring all project plans are established, maintained and updated to all involved in the project.
• Responsible for all equipment orders, follow up and communication to all parties in relation to installations.
• Liaise with Technical Support to ensure all aspects of installation are covered including layouts, contract amendments, changes to job specification, etc.

Qualification and Experience

• Trade or tertiary qualification in an engineering discipline is highly considered, but not mandatory.
• Minimum of 3 years in project management environment
• Sound knowledge using AutoCAD and MS Project is essential. 
• Ensures a collaborative approach and is able to seek and listen to feedback across all areas of the business.

Desired Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and presentation.
• Able to build strong relationships both internally and externally.
• Able to lead teams and provide guidance.
• Able to problem solve & make decisions in line with organisational philosophies and practices.
• Able to use project management tools to track milestones and outcomes.

Why work with us?

• Egalitarian company structure which e.g. (empowers employees and nurtures leaders)
• Potential International mobility opportunity (depending on vacancies)
• Professional and career development benefits and education investment
• Birthday leave.
• Volunteering opportunities with the Nadia and Alf Taylor Foundation
• Recognition program linked to health and lifestyle benefits.
• A company that truly values diversity 

If you are a highly motivated and a driven individual, then apply now by emailing your resume to pattie.leyva@tnasolutions.com

You must have an eligible work visa for North America to apply for this position.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. At this stage, we are not considering introductions from agencies.