Project Manager

Intersnack Cashew India Private Limited; Thoothukudi; On-site; INR 900,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

The Project Manager at Intersnack Cashew India Private Limited leads project teams to manage installation of new devices and machinery, coordinates with Plant Managers, and ensures regulatory compliance and company policies across Capex and improvement programs.

The role requires 5–7 years in industrial project management with 3–5 years in a managerial role, PMP or CI certifications, and proficiency with CAD, MS Project, Excel, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in industrial project management with 3–5 years in a managerial role.
• PMI-PMP or equivalent advanced certification.
• IWS CI framework certification or similar.
• Experience with ISO, AIB, IFS, and BRC quality standards.
• Strong CAD, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project skills; excellent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan and maintain roadmaps for projects, technical capabilities, and engineering systems.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver Capex and improvement projects on time and within budget.
• Prepare and review Capex proposals; calculate ROI and manage budgets and cash flow.
• Drive process development and implement new technologies to boost factory performance.
• Lead commissioning and qualification of new machinery with risk assessment and validation.
• Coordinate with production, quality, and EHS teams for trials and post-implementation reviews.
• Maintain department KPI dashboards on timeliness, cost, and process improvements.

Skills

CAD

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

Communication in English

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Automation), Food Technology, or a related technical field

Tools

MS Project

Job description

The Project Manager is responsible for leading the project team to manage installation, installing new devices and machinery, control troubleshooting and repairing problems and develop new equipment to improve performance of factories ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Planning & Compliance:

• Build and maintain a long-term roadmap for projects, technical capabilities, and engineering systems.
• Build the entire technical documentation, project templates, and operating procedures.
• Evaluate team and individual performance; coach and develop staff for continuous improvement and succession readiness.
• Ensure team compliance with corporate policies, EHS standards, and regulatory/legal requirements.
• Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver Capex and improvement projects on time, within scope and budget.
• Coordinate with Plant Managers, Maintenance Managers, and other departments to define project scope, resolve bottlenecks, and align expectations.
• Prepare and review Capital Expenditure proposals (Capex), ensuring completeness, accuracy, and alignment with business case.
• Calculate ROI and ensure timely submission for budget approval and ensure proper budget control, cash flow planning, and closure documentation of projects.
• In charge of all investments related to civil works, building renovation, equipment, and production line upgrades.
• Liaise with consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
• Drive process development, including the design and implementation of new technologies or equipment to improve factory performance.
• Lead commissioning and qualification of new machinery, ensuring validation, risk assessment, and smooth handover.
• Coordinate with production, quality, and EHS teams for equipment trials and post-implementation evaluation.
• Supervise resource planning and ensure technical readiness of teams and infrastructure.
• Drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, productivity, and energy efficiency.
• Maintain dashboard of department KPIs, including project timeliness, cost adherence, and process improvement impact.

4. Perform additional duties assigned to support business needs and organizational transformation.

Education:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Automation), Food Technology, or a related technical field.

Experience:

Minimum 5–7 years of experience in industrial project management, engineering, or manufacturing operations, with at least 3–5 years in a managerial role.

Qualifications (certificates):

• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent is advenced
• IWS (Integrated Work System) or similar CI framework certification.
• Experience in Civil, HSE, food quality standards: ISO, AIB, IFS, BRC.

Other skills required for the job:

• Must be competent with CAD, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project
• Excellent communication skills in English