Automation PM — Lead High-Value Manufacturing Projects

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and SickLeave

Job summary

Boston Conveyor & Automation (BCA), part of the Mpac Group, seeks a Project Manager to lead automation and material handling projects for food manufacturing, life sciences, and general manufacturing clients.

You will manage concepts through planning, execution, FAT/SAT, and handover, ensuring on-time delivery, budget control, and high quality. Travel about 20% is expected, with cross-functional collaboration across engineering, supply chain, and finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in a customer-facing project management role.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• Understanding of workplace and project safety standards.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading multiple automation and material handling projects simultaneously.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Developing and communicating project schedules, timelines, and milestones.
• Managing project budgets, risks, and change orders.
• Coordinating resources across engineering, supply chain, finance, and leadership teams.
• Maintaining accurate project documentation and reporting.
• Supporting FAT and SAT activities.
• Managing project closeout activities and punch lists.
• Building strong customer relationships and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Conducting project reviews and implementing best practices for future success.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

MS Project

MS Office

Planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Visual Manufacturing ERP

ERP systems

Job description

Boston Conveyor & Automation (BCA), part of the Mpac Group, seeks a Project Manager to lead automation and material handling projects for food manufacturing, life sciences, and general manufacturing clients.

You will manage concepts through planning, execution, FAT/SAT, and handover, ensuring on-time delivery, budget control, and high quality. Travel about 20% is expected, with cross-functional collaboration across engineering, supply chain, and finance.