Packaging Project Manager – Food Manufacturing (50% Travel)

Judge Direct Placement; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Judge Direct Placement seeks a Packaging Project Manager for a food manufacturing client. The role focuses on leading capital and operational projects across multiple plants with 50% travel to sites in various states. Strong vendor negotiation and cross-functional coordination are essential.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering and have 5+ years on capital projects, plus 3+ years in USDA/FDA regulated environments and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in mechanical or chemical engineering.
• 5+ years experience working on capital projects.
• Food industry experience required.
• 3+ years of USDA or FDA regulated plant experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel.

Responsabilités

• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and timelines.
• Identify and negotiate with vendors for competitive pricing.
• Lead multiple capital and operational projects from conception to completion.
• Monitor costs and ensure budgets are respected.
• Coordinate meetings and document decisions for stakeholders.
• Manage schedules, resources, risks, and deliverables across projects.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Food Safety, Maintenance, and Supply Chain.
• Support testing and acceptance activities for equipment performance.
• Assist in capital expenditure planning and budgeting.
• Prepare status reports for leadership.
• Travel to plants and occasional off-hours work may be required.
• Perform other duties and special projects.

Connaissances

Advanced Excel

Formation

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Judge Direct Placement seeks a Packaging Project Manager for a food manufacturing client. The role focuses on leading capital and operational projects across multiple plants with 50% travel to sites in various states. Strong vendor negotiation and cross-functional coordination are essential.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering and have 5+ years on capital projects, plus 3+ years in USDA/FDA regulated environments and advanced Excel skills.