Packaging Systems PM – Engineering & Capital Projects

Barry-Wehmiller; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Design Group in the United States is seeking a Project Manager to lead packaging line design, integration, installation and start-up for food and beverage or life sciences clients. You will partner with packaging systems experts to deliver capital projects on time and within budget.

You will develop equipment specifications, manage vendors, ensure quality, build strong client relationships, and travel as needed to installations and meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience with packaging systems or manufacturing automation applications.
• Solid understanding of process systems, utility, packaging systems, drafting (CAD), controls, equipment procurement, and project installation, training, and start-up.
• Experience delivering projects on budget and schedule, managing complex scopes, managing client interactions, and supervising contractors.
• Experience in the food, beverage, life sciences, household products, or personal care industries (preferred).
• Ability to simultaneously organize and execute multiple project responsibilities
• Effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills including the ability to interact with clients and suppliers in engineering and operational environments
• The ability to develop, maintain, and grow solid client relationships and new business opportunities
• Willingness to travel for project requirements including project installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions
• A bachelor of science in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead the packaging line design, integration, installation and start-up of capital projects for the food and beverage or life sciences industries, including estimation, justification, budget, schedule, implementation, acquisition, troubleshooting, and documentation
• Develop equipment design and specifications, design equipment support systems, and handle bid analyses
• Lead communications with vendors (OEMs) and contractors
• Provide engineering solutions for continuous improvement objectives using industry standard tools and procedures
• Evaluate existing packaging operations, and provide solutions to create immediate ROI and improve productivity
• Identify and specify required tooling and packaging equipment within designated project timelines
• Develop, maintain and grow solid client relationships.
• Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Client relationships

Travel willingness

Education

BS in mechanical engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Barry-Wehmiller Design Group in the United States is seeking a Project Manager to lead packaging line design, integration, installation and start-up for food and beverage or life sciences clients. You will partner with packaging systems experts to deliver capital projects on time and within budget.

You will develop equipment specifications, manage vendors, ensure quality, build strong client relationships, and travel as needed to installations and meetings.