Project Manager

Catelli Brothers Family of Foods; Collingswood (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Catelli Brothers Family of Foods, a family-owned company with 75+ years in veal, beef and lamb processing, seeks a Project Manager to lead plant projects. You will work with maintenance, engineering and production teams to plan, manage, and execute initiatives across sites.

The role requires coordinating budgets, schedules, and vendor relations while traveling up to 25% to support other facilities. CAD and MS Project experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of project management experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Experience in food & beverage or related production environments.
• Foundational knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute equipment installation projects to optimize production workflow.
• Manage new technology implementations, including mechanization and robotics.
• Develop designs, budgets, layouts, and plans while maintaining supplier relationships.
• Coordinate multiple projects across sites and monitor timelines with Gantt charts.
• Provide floor-level support aligning project design with operations.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Gantt charts

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Catelli Brothers Family of Foods, * a family-owned company established over 75 years and specialized in the processing and marketing of veal, beef, and lamb products, is looking for a Project Manager. *

Our Commitment:

At Catelli Brothers Family of Foods, we are committed to fostering a dynamic, inclusive, and growth-oriented work environment. We empower our employees with challenging opportunities, ongoing professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the success of our North American operations.

The Project Manager will report directly to the Senior Engineer Project Manager, this role is responsible for planning, managing, and executing a variety of projects related to plant operations. The Project Manager will collaborate closely with the maintenance, engineering, and production teams to ensure successful project completion.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute equipment installation projects to maximize and optimize production and workflow.
• Manage new technology implementations, including mechanization and robotization initiatives.
• Develop project designs, budgets, layouts, and technical plans while maintaining supplier relationships.
• Coordinate and execute multiple projects across various sites simultaneously.
• Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and progress using Gantt charts and other project management tools.
• Provide floor-level support, ensuring alignment between project design and operational needs.
• Manage project budgets, resources, and vendor coordination.
• Identify efficiencies and ensure project results support plant performance and strategic objectives.

Qualifications:

• Must have prior experience in the Food & Beverage (F&B) industry, including managing projects related to restaurant operations, food production, hospitality, catering, food service, beverage manufacturing, or related business environments.
• 2–4 years of project management experience (manufacturing strongly preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of CAD, Microsoft Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and delegate effectively to meet deadlines.
• Foundational knowledge in mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience in a private-sector manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and team-building skills.
• Results-driven, highly organized, and capable of handling multiple priorities.
• Skilled at presenting information clearly using Gantt charts and project management software.
• Comfortable working on the operations floor and partnering with cross-functional teams.
• Self-starter, resourceful, energetic, and innovative.
• Ability to travel up to 25% to support projects at other facilities.

EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Gender Expression/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Preferred)