Project Manager

CREGG; Connacht; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

CREGG is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a leading global manufacturing operation based in County Mayo, Ireland. The role focuses on delivering major CAPEX projects, installing, commissioning and delivering automated production lines across powder processing and packaging operations.

You will manage projects from concept through to handover, ensuring safety, on-time delivery and budget adherence while driving continuous improvement and manufacturing performance through new

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Engineering, Project Management or a related technical discipline.
• Proven experience managing project delivery in manufacturing/FMCG/food or beverage environments.
• Demonstrable experience delivering CAPEX projects from concept through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage capital investment projects involving new automated production lines, powder processing and packaging equipment.
• Manage projects from concept development and feasibility through detailed design, procurement, installation, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate the installation and integration of new automation systems, production equipment and packaging lines.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, resource requirements and risk assessments.
• Work with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, EHS and external contractors to ensure successful delivery.
• Manage equipment suppliers, engineering contractors and third-party service providers.
• Oversee site installation activities, ensuring health and safety compliance.
• Identify and resolve technical, operational and project-related issues throughout the lifecycle.
• Ensure new equipment and lines are commissioned, validated and handed over to operations.
• Drive continuous improvement and manufacturing performance through new technologies.

Skills

Project management

CAPEX management

Automation systems

Manufacturing processes

Stakeholder reporting

Education

Engineering, Project Management or related

Job description

Location: County Mayo, Ireland

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a leading global manufacturing and concentrate plant manufacturing operation based in County Mayo.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven Project Manager to take ownership of major capital projects, with a particular focus on the installation, commissioning and delivery of new automated production lines across Powder Processing and Packaging operations.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering projects from initial concept and design through to installation, commissioning and final handover, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage capital investment projects involving new automated production lines, powder processing and packaging equipment.
• Manage projects from concept development and feasibility through detailed design, procurement, installation, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate the installation and integration of new automation systems, production equipment and packaging lines.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, resource requirements and risk assessments.
• Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, EHS and external contractors to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage equipment suppliers, engineering contractors and third-party service providers.
• Oversee site installation activities, ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety requirements.
• Identify and resolve technical, operational and project-related issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure new equipment and production lines are fully commissioned, validated and handed over to operational teams.
• Drive continuous improvement, operational efficiency and manufacturing performance through the introduction of new technologies and automation.
• Provide regular project updates, reporting on progress, costs, timelines, risks and key milestones to senior stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements

• Third-level qualification in Engineering, Project Management or a related technical discipline.
• Proven experience working as a Project Manager within a manufacturing, FMCG, food or beverage production environment.
• Demonstrable experience managing capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects from concept through to completion.
• Experience delivering projects involving automated production lines, packaging machinery and/or powder processing equipment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, industrial automation and production equipment.
• Experience managing contractors, equipment suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.