Project Manager

Freudenberg Group; Asheville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group in Asheville seeks an experienced project manager to lead capital projects within a manufacturing setting. You will oversee safety-focused contractor coordination, drive project prioritization for local utilities, and support production capacity through automation and robotics.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering (preferred), 5–10 years in manufacturing, and 3–5 years in capital project management; PMP/ CAPM preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)
• 5-10 years in a manufacturing environment
• 3-5 years of capital project management or participation
• PMP or CAPM certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects in accordance with the organization’s project management policy
• Contractor/construction coordination and supervision with an emphasis on safety
• Organize and drive Asheville’s utility project prioritization with an emphasis on sustainability
• Support production capacity efforts through application of automation and robotics
• Understanding the technical aspects of the production processes

Skills

Capital project management

Safety coordination

Automation & robotics

Project prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects in accordance with the organization’s project management policy
• Contractor/construction coordination and supervision with an emphasis on safety
• Organize and drive Asheville’s utility project prioritization with an emphasis on sustainability
• Support production capacity efforts through application of automation and robotics
• Understanding the technical aspects of the production processes

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering (preferred); other disciplines acceptable based upon work experience
• 5-10 years in a manufacturing environment
• 3-5 years of capital project management or participation
• PMP or CAPM certification (preferred)

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA)

Welcome to Freudenberg Without Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications. Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.