Project Manager, Pulp & Paper Ops | Relocation & Benefits

Phoenix Paper Wickliffe; Wickliffe (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

401(k) matching

Job summary

Phoenix Paper Wickliffe LLC in Wickliffe, KY seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee all phases from conception to closeout, focusing on planning, monitoring, and controlling with strong internal customer satisfaction.

The role involves creating schedules, coordinating tasks, and guiding the team in a salaried, exempt position. Collaboration with engineers, operations, and executives is essential for timely delivery and safety excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required.
• 2–5 years’ experience in project engineering roles within a pulp and paper manufacturing operation.
• Demonstrated effective execution of the FEL Work Process.
• Experience giving presentations to executives and large audiences.
• Experience developing and implementing improvement projects with urgency.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage small projects or a single major project with responsibility for budget, schedule, and technical performance.
• Assure engagement and alignment from required project owners for all projects, including outside resources such as engineering partners and contractors.
• Facilitate the definition of project scope, budget, schedule, and goals.
• Assist in the development and execution of mill and area capital plans.
• Cultivate a work environment centered around employee ownership and engagement.
• Lead all projects to achieve a safety and environmental incident‑free workplace, identifying hazards and mitigating risks.
• Review proposals to determine time frame, funding requirements, procedures, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Conduct project status reviews, readiness assessments, close-out and post‑project learning; implement best practices.
• Develop sub‑contractor and project support procedures and site liaison responsibilities for third‑party management.
• Prepare project reports for management, clients, or others.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Phoenix Paper Wickliffe LLC in Wickliffe, KY seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee all phases from conception to closeout, focusing on planning, monitoring, and controlling with strong internal customer satisfaction.

The role involves creating schedules, coordinating tasks, and guiding the team in a salaried, exempt position. Collaboration with engineers, operations, and executives is essential for timely delivery and safety excellence.