Project Manager Service

kronesinc; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Krones Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to oversee large turnkey packaging projects across the North America region, including the USA, Canada, and Central America/Caribbean.

The role involves guiding cross-functional teams from planning to closeout, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery, and customer satisfaction. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–5 years of packaging industry experience, with strong project scheduling and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 3–5 years of packaging industry experience recommended.
• Strong decision making and analytical abilities.
• Proficient with project scheduling software (MS Project) and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of large turnkey packaging projects in the Krones North America region (USA/Canada/Central America).
• Direct and coordinate project activities through planning, execution, and closeout.
• Support sales project management with technical, timeline, and commercial quotations.
• Periodically visit sites and handle claims and contract deviations with customers.
• Prepare proposals and execution plans; present reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Travel (up to 100%)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

MS Project

Spreadsheet software

Job description

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Krones designs, develops, manufactures, and installs both machines and complete packaging lines. We have become one of the leading system suppliers for breweries and beverage producers as well as for the food, chemical and cosmetics industries. Our 20,000 employees worldwide strive for innovation and detail and ensure that each customer receives the best quality in product and service.

We are currently looking for candidates who want to make a difference and who wish to be part of our dynamic organization in the US.Krones Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing a portfolio of large turnkey packaging industry projects that are located within the Krones North America region (Canada, USA, Central America / Caribbean), including multiple product lines in filling, packaging, and process technology with average overall project value between $5-10M per project
• Direct, coordinate, and provide guidance / support of project activities from all phases of Krones project management (planning, execution, and acceptance) and multiple interdisciplinary project teams at an overall project responsibility role, including project engineering / execution strategies, resource planning, manufacturing clarification and procurement, supervision & monitoring of project execution, and closeout phases for turnkey projects
• Support sales project management, line solutions, and service management colleagues in creating and clarifying quotations in technical, timeline, and commercial aspects to complete overall project scope / guarantees with customer satisfaction in mind
• Periodic on-site project management & visits together with on-site team during specific project milestones and / or consultation of customers by handling claims (incidents & NCR’s) and (de-) escalations in case of contract deviations
• Controlling of projects,in accordance withKrones project management philosophy, regarding schedule, budget, quality, risk assessments, presenting detailed service quotations and claims management by creating and presenting representative project reports for stakeholders and management
• Leading project preparation, clarification, learnings, and closeout feedback for customers, contractors, team members, and Krones management by using interpersonal interaction skills, including the ability to conduct formal presentations, prepare written proposals and execution plans, bid packages etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in an industry related field or equivalent experience that normally would be gained by an extensive training program or previous on-the-job experience in site management
• Must have at least 3-5 years' experience in the packaging industry, a strong technical background, and knowledge of Krones packaging equipment
• Ability as a strong decision maker to assess and analyze project situations for the best possible outcome with projects goals
• Must have computer abilities and experience with project scheduling software (MS Project preferred) and spreadsheet software, in a Microsoft Windows environment
• Must be able to perform work of a technical, involved nature requiring the use of judgment and independent thinking where only general procedures apply
• A substantial degree of interpersonal interaction skills required
• Good organization skills preferred
• Willing and able to travel up to 100% of the time(project dependent)

Position based in the Krones North America region with assigned locations in USA, Canada, and Central America / Caribbean

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, and other factors permitted by law. The base salary range is $90,000 - $115,000. There are bonus opportunities, however, these bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and are dependent upon individual and company performance. Full-time employees receive benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses; an employee assistance program; a 401(k) program which includes up to a 5% company match; paid time off; paid holidays; and more.

Krones, Inc. offers an outstanding opportunity to be involved with and challenged by leading-edge technologies, further career opportunities to learn and develop skills, a flexible work schedule and a competitive salary and benefits program. Our Krones Benefits program includes a generous health/dental/vision package, and 401(k) program in addition to other benefits.

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A world leader in the processing and packaging industries, KRONES works with some of the largest beverage, food, and consumer packaging brands in the world. With projects ranging from planning and installing fully integrated processing, packaging, and bottling systems to replacing or upgrading individual machines, your work will make a difference by helping deliver vital products to the world.

As a Krones employee, you’ll experience the positive impact of Krones culture from day one. Whether you work on the production floor, in the office, or out in-the-field, Krones strives to create an inclusive environment where all team members feel supported and valued.