Project Manager - ESS

Amcor LLC; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible time off

Company-paid holidays

Wellbeing program & EAP

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spend

Life insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Savings Plan with company 匹

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Amcor LLC is seeking a driven Project Manager – Equipment Solutions & Support to guide automation projects from scope to delivery at our Evansville facility. You will coordinate with engineering, operations, and external suppliers to ensure projects meet schedules and budgets while maintaining safety and quality.

The role requires 3–5+ years in manufacturing/engineering project management, strong communication, and a detail-oriented, proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3–5+ years of project management experience in manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across teams and plants.
• Highly organized, detail-focused, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organize automation projects from initial scope through delivery.
• Maintain project schedules, action logs, and status updates to ensure alignment and continuity across all teams.
• Track project performance against timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Support engineering teams by coordinating documentation, requirements, and technical inputs.
• Provide routine communication to corporate and plant stakeholders on project status, risk, and progress.
• Develop and manage action plans that drive accountability and on-time completion.
• Ensure clear task handoffs and seamless workflow between mechanical, electrical, controls, and operations teams.
• Facilitate targeted cross-functional collaboration to maintain project momentum.
• Identify gaps in processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Self-starter

Safety risk assessment

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Wrike

Job description

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTubeJob DescriptionWe are seeking a driven Project Manager – Equipment Solutions & Support (ESS) to support the execution, coordination, and delivery of automation engineering projects. This position plays a critical role in maintaining task continuity, supporting the quoting process, and ensuring disciplined project management from concept through installation.You will guide automated equipment projects ranging in scale, working closely with engineering, operations, and external suppliers to deliver world-class automation solutions.Project Management & Execution SupportLead and organize automation projects from initial scope through delivery.Maintain project schedules, action logs, and status updates to ensure alignment and continuity across all teams.Track project performance against timelines, budgets, and deliverables.Support engineering teams by coordinating documentation, requirements, and technical inputs.Provide routine communication to corporate and plant stakeholders on project status, risk, and progress.Task Coordination & Workflow ManagementDevelop and manage action plans that drive accountability and on-time completion.Ensure clear task handoffs and seamless workflow between mechanical, electrical, controls, and operations teams.Facilitate targeted cross-functional collaboration to maintain project momentum.Identify gaps in processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.Quoting & Scope Development SupportAssist engineering and plant teams in defining accurate scopes of work for new projects.Support estimating and quoting activities by gathering requirements and validating system needs.Coordinate with vendors and integrators to align proposed solutions, costs, and safety requirements.QualificationsAssociate degree in a technical field or equivalent hands-on experience.3-5+ years of prior project management experience in manufacturing or engineering.Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across teams and plants.Highly organized, detail-focused, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.Experience with ISO or structured quality systems is a plus.Preferred SkillsExperience with automation in injection molding, thermoforming, or blow molding.Exposure to AutoCAD or other design tools.Prior experience developing automated equipment solutions.Familiarity with project management tools (Microsoft Project, Wrike, etc.).Prior leadership or team-coordination experience.Understanding of safety risk assessment processes.Why Join Us?Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-impact automation initiatives.Collaborative environment with strong cross-functional support.High-visibility role with opportunities for professional growth.Work on cutting-edge automation technology in a fast-moving environment.#LI-VA1Our ExpectationsWe expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor teamOur customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovationOur investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returnsThe environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and productsEqual Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityAmcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.E-VerifyWe verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.BenefitsWhen you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:Medical, dental and vision plansFlexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employeesCompany-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by locationWellbeing program & Employee Assistance ProgramHealth Savings Account/Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefitsPaid Parental LeaveRetirement Savings Plan with company matchTuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)