Capital Equipment Project Manager – Food Processing

Axion Recruitment Limited; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Axion Recruitment Limited in Kansas City, MO seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead capital equipment projects from design through installation, coordinating with customers, engineering, manufacturing and international teams.

The role requires strong leadership, 다multi-project oversight, and proficiency with CAD tools. Expect travel up to 50% across North America with occasional Europe travel; engineering degree preferred and PMP is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in deli meat food industry experience.
• 5+ years' project management experience in food processing or industrial manufacturing.
• Experience managing capital equipment or OEM machinery projects.
• Strong customer-facing communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Experience with Salesforce, SAP or project management software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital equipment projects from kickoff through completion.
• Coordinate project planning, scheduling, installation and commissioning.
• Lead customer meetings, FATs and SATs.
• Serve as the primary contact for customers, engineering, manufacturing and suppliers.
• Track project schedules, budgets and deliverables.
• Support contract reviews, risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical sales support including equipment selection and project planning.

Skills

Project management

Customer-facing communication

Leadership

Multi-project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

PMP Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Salesforce

SAP

PM software

Job description

Axion Recruitment Limited in Kansas City, MO seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead capital equipment projects from design through installation, coordinating with customers, engineering, manufacturing and international teams.

The role requires strong leadership, 다multi-project oversight, and proficiency with CAD tools. Expect travel up to 50% across North America with occasional Europe travel; engineering degree preferred and PMP is a plus.