What are the responsibilities and job description for the AI Developer/Project Manager position at Praxis Packaging?
Overview
We are seeking an innovative and hands-on AI Developer/Project Manager to lead the identification, development, and implementation of artificial intelligence and automation solutions within our contract packaging manufacturing operations. This role bridges technology and operations—driving efficiency, improving production workflows, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the plant.
The ideal candidate will combine technical AI expertise with strong project leadership skills, working cross-functionally with operations, quality, engineering, and leadership teams to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions. This is a unique opportunity to modernize a fast-paced manufacturing environment through practical, results-oriented AI applications.
Responsibilities
- Identify opportunities to apply AI, machine learning, and automation to improve manufacturing throughput, quality, and cost efficiency
- Lead end-to-end project management for AI initiatives, from concept through deployment and continuous improvement
- Develop, test, and deploy AI models and tools (e.g., predictive maintenance, demand forecasting, quality inspection, workflow automation)
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and IT teams to integrate AI solutions into existing systems and processes
- Analyze operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for optimization
- Translate business needs into technical requirements and actionable solutions
- Manage project timelines, budgets, vendor relationships, and stakeholder communication
- Build dashboards, reporting tools, and data pipelines to support real-time decision-making
- Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with organizational goals
- Provide training and change management support to drive adoption across the workforce
- Stay current on emerging AI technologies and recommend practical applications for the business
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 2–7 years of experience in AI/ML development, data analytics, or automation
- Proven project management experience delivering technology or process improvement initiatives
- Experience working in manufacturing, supply chain, or industrial environments a plus
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, along with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn)
- Strong understanding of data analysis, data pipelines, and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills