Automation Project Lead, Capital Equipment

Creative Liquid Coatings, Inc.; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Liquid Coatings, Inc. is seeking a capable Project Manager to oversee and support multiple complex capital projects related to new technologies, automated equipment, and controls systems at our Howell, MI facilities.

You will drive formal project management processes, partner with procurement, OEMs, and operations leadership, and ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget commitments across several plants.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate technical and financial information and to complete project assignments on time and within approved budgets.
• Knowledge of project management processes, tools, and techniques.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• PLC and robotic programming knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage activities with an emphasis on safety, quality, productivity, timing, and budget allowances of the project.
• Follow a formalized project management process and employ the appropriate tools to support flawless execution of capital projects.
• Develop robust project plans, gain cross-functional alignment and deliver per plan.
• Work with Procurement and OEMs to properly specify, procure, accept, install, and validate capital equipment.
• Be the subject matter expert for technologies including automated equipment such as single-step, 2-step, extrusion blow mold machines, packaging equipment, and downstream equipment including palletizers and stretch wrapper equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

PM processes/tools

Independent work

PLC/robot programming

Job description

Creative Liquid Coatings, Inc. is seeking a capable Project Manager to oversee and support multiple complex capital projects related to new technologies, automated equipment, and controls systems at our Howell, MI facilities.

You will drive formal project management processes, partner with procurement, OEMs, and operations leadership, and ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget commitments across several plants.