PROJECT MANAGER

Adhesives Research; Glen Rock (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Adhesives Research is seeking a Project Manager to oversee capital projects supporting manufacturing equipment and facilities. This full-time role in Glen Rock, PA, requires coordinating specifications, planning, bidding, and installation activities while ensuring safety and reliability.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in engineering, 3+ years of experience, and proficiency with MS Project and AutoCAD. PMP is preferred. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering required.
• Minimum 3 years related experience.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Project, AutoCAD, and Office 365.
• Willingness to travel across facilities and customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute all aspects of capital projects.
• Lead development of project specifications with the requestor.
• Prepare and update project plans using MS Project or equivalent.
• Prepare SOWs and RFQ documents.
• Identify manufacturers, suppliers, integrators and contractors and obtain competitive bids.
• Review quotes, provide purchase recommendations and track costs.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate installation, commissioning and qualification activities.
• Ensure safety is designed into equipment and establish maintenance practices.
• Provide engineering solutions to address repetitive failures and other problems.
• Collaborate with process owners on continuous improvement and support maintenance, production and project management.
• Communicate effectively with AR associates, suppliers, contractors, and customers.
• Demonstrate professional conduct per AR Guiding Principles and LEAN culture.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Team player

English fluency

Education

B.S. in Engineering

PMP certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Office 365

Job description

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PROJECT MANAGER

Full Time 1st/Mid lvl Off&Mng Glen Rock, PA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1577

Job Summary:

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