Project Manager

ArdaghGroup; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

401(k) match

Paid holidays and vacation

Life insurance

EAP

Job summary

Ardagh Metal Packaging seeks an experienced Project Manager to provide technical support and coordinate mid-sized capital, strategic, and efficiency projects. You will develop cost estimates, schedules, and design solutions for facility upgrades while ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget compliance.

You will support 24/7 plant operations, collaborate with engineers, procurement, and vendors, and help achieve OEE and spoilage targets. Travel up to 75% may be required, primarily domestic.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferred).
• Minimum 5-10 years' work experience in engineering and/or high-speed manufacturing (preferred).
• Experience leading and/or successfully completing projects.
• Ability to travel 50-75% of calendar year (mostly domestic but may include some international travel).
• Self-starter, ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal/team skills.
• Knowledge of high-speed manufacturing processes.
• Excellent analytical and mechanical skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong Project Management skills, experience using MS Project (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and manage capital projects from project approval to project close.
• Responsible for managing safety (EH&S) on all projects.
• May supervise project engineers and support Sr. Project Managers on larger Capex projects as needed.
• Work with AutoCAD drawings as needed.
• Ability to create, edit, and update is preferred.
• Support plants on facility project needs (may include civil, electrical, and mechanical areas), problem solving, support systems and provide technical guidance as needed.
• Support development and provide detailed technical specifications for RFQ/RFP related to equipment and conveying purchases and installations
• Participate in development of project cost estimates for capital approval request (CAR) submittal.
• SAP documents management i.e. drawings, project cost reporting
• Work with procurement to issue and manage purchase orders and goods receipts.
• May generate AutoCAD drawings for project cost estimating and implementation
• Work with suppliers on scope, estimates, quotes, planning and execution.
• Communicate effectively with other functional areas, plant operations teams, vendors and contractors.
• Communicate project status to all business stakeholders as required
• Manage projects on sites or plants that will run on a 24/7 basis, manage vendors and contractors, and work with plant teams to ensure work is done safely, on time, within budget, and meeting the project objectives.
• Ensure plants have what they need to successfully operate and meet their objectives once project is complete.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

MS Project

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SAP

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Role Description

The primary role of the Project Manager is to provide technical support and project coordination for mid-sized capital, strategic, and efficiency projects/initiatives. To develop project cost estimates and schedules, design solutions for facility and equipment projects, manage assigned projects to successful completion, and complete work at or under budget. In addition, the Project Manager will provide support to help plants meet OEE and spoilage targets as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and manage capital projects from project approval to project close
• Responsible for managing safety (EH&S) on all projects.
• May supervise project engineers and support Sr. Project Managers on larger Capex projects as needed.
• Work with AutoCAD drawings as needed.
• Ability to create, edit, and update is preferred.
• Support plants on facility project needs (may include civil, electrical, and mechanical areas), problem solving, support systems and provide technical guidance as needed.
• Support development and provide detailed technical specifications for RFQ/RFP related to equipment and conveying purchases and installations
• Participate in development of project cost estimates for capital approval request (CAR) submittal.
• SAP documents management i.e. drawings, project cost reporting
• Work with procurement to issue and manage purchase orders and goods receipts.
• May generate AutoCAD drawings for project cost estimating and implementation
• Work with suppliers on scope, estimates, quotes, planning and execution.
• Communicate effectively with other functional areas, plant operations teams, vendors and contractors.
• Communicate project status to all business stakeholders as required
• Manage projects on sites or plants that will run on a 24/7 basis, manage vendors and contractors, and work with plant teams to ensure work is done safely, on time, within budget, and meeting the project objectives.
• Ensure plants have what they need to successfully operate and meet their objectives once project is complete.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferred).
• Minimum 5-10 years' work experience in engineering and/or high-speed manufacturing (can and/or end making/packaging) preferred
• Experience leading and/or successfully completing projects
• Ability to travel 50-75% of calendar year (mostly domestic but may include some international travel)
• Self-starter, ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal/team skills
• Knowledge of high-speed manufacturing processes.
• Excellent analytical and mechanical skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong Project Management skills, experience using MS Project (or equivalent).

Preferred Software Experience

• SAP
• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Project

Ardagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners. A subsidiary of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group and a leading industry metal packaging company, Ardagh Metal Packaging employs more than 6,300 people across Europe, North America and Brazil, with sales of approximately $4.7 billion.

Ardagh Metal Packaging believes that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued and can work to their full potential. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you'll enjoy the journey!

Ardagh Metal Packaging - North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.

Salaried

The anticipated base annual salary range for this role is between $110,900 and $166,300 per year. This role is bonus eligible. The bonus incentive program is based on the company meeting or exceeding certain targets. Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate and is only applicable for roles that are based out of Illinois. The final salary will be determined after considering relevant factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, experience, and work location, where appropriate.

Benefits Offered

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Apprenticeship programs
• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups

Nearest Major Market: Chicago