Engineering Project Manager - Material Handling & Efficiency

Novolex; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Well-being resources

Job summary

Novolex is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams in optimizing material handling and mobile equipment projects. You will drive cost-focused initiatives from inception to post-project review, emphasizing lowest total cost of ownership and energy efficiency.

Responsibilities include developing replacement strategies, managing budgets and timelines, and collaborating with procurement and operations leaders to deploy telemetry and safety-compliant solutions across

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering is required.
• 5–10 years of experience in multi-facility distribution operations.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead cross-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to create, view, and interpret CAD drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop replacement strategies, budgets, project plans, and timelines.
• Stay current on mobile equipment trends, battery technologies, and energy strategies.
• Lead propane-to-electric lift conversions, electric yard spotters, and green energy programs.
• Implement telemetry systems to optimize equipment usage and performance.
• Create business cases and capital acquisition requests for equipment purchases or leases.
• Manage projects and assets using SAP.
• Collaborate with Procurement on equipment purchasing, scheduling, and setup.
• Serve as a liaison between Manufacturing, Distribution Operations, Engineering, IT, and external providers.
• Recommend new warehouse/distribution center technologies based on needs.
• Communicate with Engineering and Operations leadership.
• Provide technical troubleshooting and ongoing support.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

CAD drawings

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Education

BS degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP for project management

Job description

Novolex is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams in optimizing material handling and mobile equipment projects. You will drive cost-focused initiatives from inception to post-project review, emphasizing lowest total cost of ownership and energy efficiency.

Responsibilities include developing replacement strategies, managing budgets and timelines, and collaborating with procurement and operations leaders to deploy telemetry and safety-compliant solutions across