Capital Projects Manager – Packaging & Manufacturing

Amcor Rigid Packaging; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 112,800 - 169,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary annual bonus

Flexible time off

Job summary

Amcor Rigid Packaging is seeking a seasoned engineer to manage complex capital projects for PET preforms and rigid containers. You will oversee product reviews from a manufacturing lens, coordinate across sites, and drive productivity, timing, and budget adherence.

The role requires seven years of engineering and project management experience in plastics packaging, with strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills. Travel up to 60% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering required.
• 7+ years of professional engineering experience in plastics packaging with project management experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required to influence and manage multiple resources.

Responsibilities

• Create bills of materials for new capital projects and support capital appropriation.
• Ensure safety and environmental requirements are integrated into project scope and budget.
• Develop action plans with input from Directors and Plant staff to meet cost and timing goals.
• Review plant infrastructure and equipment against project requirements and plan upgrades.
• Analyze equipment performance and costs, including tooling and workflow evaluations.
• Publish weekly status reports and communicate issues to stakeholders.
• Maintain division-level technical specifications and documentation.
• Travel around 60% to sites as required.

Skills

Project management

People management

Communication skills

Independent work

Engineering knowledge

SPC

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

SPC

Job description

Amcor Rigid Packaging is seeking a seasoned engineer to manage complex capital projects for PET preforms and rigid containers. You will oversee product reviews from a manufacturing lens, coordinate across sites, and drive productivity, timing, and budget adherence.

The role requires seven years of engineering and project management experience in plastics packaging, with strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills. Travel up to 60% is expected.