Project Manager

Synerfac Technical Staffing; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Synerfac Technical Staffing is seeking a Project Manager for a food manufacturing environment. The role oversees equipment installation, automation projects, and cross-facility programs, requiring strong PM skills and a technical background.

Ideal candidates have 2–4+ years of project management in meat/food processing, experience with CAD, MS Project, Excel and PowerPoint, and the ability to coordinate vendors while meeting tight timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• 2–4+ years of experience in project management in a meat or food processing environment.
• Must be able to work Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm.
• Strong knowledge of CAD, Microsoft Project, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead equipment installation, technology implementation, mechanization, and automation projects to improve production and workflow.
• Develop project designs, budgets, layouts, schedules, and technical plans while coordinating vendors and suppliers.
• Manage project timelines, resources, deliverables, and budgets across multiple projects and facilities.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to ensure projects meet operational needs and support plant performance.

Skills

Project management

Multi-project management

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Project management tools

Job description

Project Manager

The Project Manager will oversee a variety of plant operations and equipment-related projects within a food manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, a technical background, and the ability to manage multiple projects across different facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead equipment installation, technology implementation, mechanization, and automation projects to improve production and workflow
• Develop project designs, budgets, layouts, schedules, and technical plans while coordinating vendors and suppliers
• Manage project timelines, resources, deliverables, and budgets across multiple projects and facilities
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to ensure projects meet operational needs and support plant performance

Job Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 2-4+ years of experience in project management in a meat or food processing environment
• Must be able to work Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm
• Strong knowledge of CAD, Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools