What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Project Manager position at Judge Direct Placement?
Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Packaging Project Manager for a food manufacturing client. They will be responsible for managing and leading projects within multiple manufacturing plants.
This role will require 50% travel to multiple plants based in NY, WI, CA, ID, NH, VT, AZ, TN & MI.
Responsibilities:
- Develop project scopes, drawings, budgets, schedules, and timelines to support project planning and execution.
- Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors to obtain competitive pricing and services.
- Manage multiple capital and operational projects from conception through completion.
- Monitor project costs and ensure projects remain within approved budgets.
- Coordinate project meetings, document key decisions, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
- Drive effective project execution by managing schedules, resources, risks, and deliverables.
- Partner with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Quality, Food Safety, Maintenance, and Supply Chain, to ensure project success.
- Participate in equipment testing and acceptance activities to verify performance and requirements are met.
- Support the development and management of annual capital expenditure plans and budgets.
- Prepare project reports and provide regular status updates to leadership.
- Travel and occasional off-hours work may be required based on project demands.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in mechanical or chemical engineering
- 5 years experience working on capital projects
- Food industry experience required
- 3 years of USDA or FDA regulated plant experience required
- Microsoft Office skills required including advanced Excel skills
- AutoCAD knowledge required