Packaging Project Manager in Chicago

Job Description

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.

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This role will require 50% travel to multiple plants based in NY, WI, CA, ID, NH, VT, AZ, TN & MI.

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Responsibilities:

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• Develop project scopes, drawings, budgets, schedules, and timelines to support project planning and execution.

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• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors to obtain competitive pricing and services.

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• Manage multiple capital and operational projects from conception through completion.

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• Monitor project costs and ensure projects remain within approved budgets.

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• Coordinate project meetings, document key decisions, and communicate updates to stakeholders.

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• Drive effective project execution by managing schedules, resources, risks, and deliverables.

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• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Quality, Food Safety, Maintenance, and Supply Chain, to ensure project success.

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• Participate in equipment testing and acceptance activities to verify performance and requirements are met.

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• Support the development and management of annual capital expenditure plans and budgets.

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• Prepare project reports and provide regular status updates to leadership.

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• Travel and occasional off-hours work may be required based on project demands.

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• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

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Requirements:

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• Bachelors degree in mechanical or chemical engineering

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• 5+ years experience working on capital projects

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• Food industry experience required

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• 3+ years of USDA or FDA regulated plant experience required

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• Microsoft Office skills required including advanced Excel skills

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• AutoCAD knowledge required

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