Project Manager

Adhesives Research, Inc.; Glen Rock (York County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Adhesives Research, Inc. seeks a full-time Project Manager to oversee capital projects supporting manufacturing equipment and facilities. You will lead specifications, plan development, vendor bids, and installation coordination across production lines.

The role requires a BS in Engineering, 3+ years of related experience, and strong problem-solving and communication skills. PMP preferred; travel across the campus and to customer/vendor facilities is expected.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years related experience.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Must be a self-starting team player who can manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem solving, decision making, and project management skills.
• Strong analytical and computer skills.
• Fluent English communication.
• Willingness to travel within manufacturing areas and to customer/vendor sites.
• Proficiency in engineering software such as Office 365 and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute all aspects of capital projects.
• Lead the development of project specifications with the requestor.
• Prepare and update a project plan using Microsoft Project or equivalent.
• Prepare scopes of work (SOW) and RFQ documents.
• Identify manufacturers, suppliers, integrators and contractors, and obtain bids.
• Review quotes, provide purchase recommendations, submit requisitions, and track costs.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate installation, commissioning and qualification activities.
• Prepare change control documentation and related protocols and reports.
• Ensure safety is designed into equipment and drive reliability.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication skills

Team player

English fluency

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Office 365

Job description

This is a full-time position responsible for managing projects that support our manufacturing equipment and facilities.

Essential Functions:

• Manage and execute all aspects of capital projects.
• Lead the development of project specifications with the requestor.
• Prepare and update a project plan using Microsoft Project or equivalent software.
• Prepare scopes of work (SOW) and requests for quote (RFQ) documents.
• Identify manufacturers, suppliers, integrators and contractors, and obtain competitive bids.
• Review quotes, provide purchase recommendations, submit purchase requisitions, and track costs.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate installation, commissioning and qualification activities.
• Prepare change control documentation, work instructions, equipment installation and operational qualification protocols, and summary reports as required.
• Ensure safety is designed into equipment.
• Ensure long-term maintenance and reliability practices are established.
• Contribute technical expertise to maximize equipment reliability and performance.
• Provide engineering solutions to address repetitive failures and other problems.
• Work closely with process owners on continuous improvement projects.
• Support maintenance, production and project management.
• Communicate effectively with AR associates, suppliers, contractors, and customers.
• Conduct yourself in a professional, respectful manner consistent with AR Guiding Principles, and embrace 6S LEAN culture.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Specifications:

• B.S. degree in Engineering
• A minimum of 3 years related experience
• PMP certification preferred
• A self-starting team player that can handle multiple and changing priorities
• Strong problem solving, decision making, and project management skills
• Strong analytical and computer skills
• Sound organization and communication skills
• Communicate fluently in English
• Tolerate odors and noise associated with manufacturing operations
• Travel throughout the manufacturing areas, buildings and campus to allow personal observations of equipment and facilities associated with responsibilities
• Travel to customer and vendor facilities as required
• Accommodate a flexible work schedule
• Proficiency in computer programs for engineering such as Office 365 applications and AutoCad
• Manufacturing experience is a plus. E.g. Mixing, coating, drying, web handling, or slitting