Senior Program Manager - Packaging Capital Projects

Amcor Rigid Packaging; Missouri; On-site; USD 112,800 - 169,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary annual bonus program

Job summary

Amcor Rigid Packaging is seeking a capable Capital Projects Manager to lead complex projects in PET preforms and rigid containers. You will drive from concept to qualification, balancing productivity, timing and budget while advancing safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities include creating BOMs, refining feasibility studies, reviewing plant infrastructure, and publishing weekly status reports. Travel ~60% and collaboration with Directors and Plant Managers are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• 7+ years professional engineering experience in plastics packaging.
• 7 years of project management experience.
• Knowledge of plant layouts and infrastructure equipment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience managing direct reports.
• Experience evaluating on-site manufacturing opportunities.
• Experience with SPC.

Responsibilities

• Create bills of materials for new capital projects.
• Ensure safety and environmental requirements are in project scope.
• Refine feasibility studies into an action plan with cost and timing.
• Review plant infrastructure and equipment against project requirements.
• Analyze and evaluate performance and cost of equipment.
• Publish weekly project status reports with updates and issues.
• Maintain division level technical specifications for Operations Engineering.
• Communicate with plants regularly to understand long-term performance.
• Review CEAV requests for accuracy and standards.
• Travel ~60%.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Independence

SPC

Education

Bachelors in mechanical/electrical engineering

Job description

Amcor Rigid Packaging is seeking a capable Capital Projects Manager to lead complex projects in PET preforms and rigid containers. You will drive from concept to qualification, balancing productivity, timing and budget while advancing safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities include creating BOMs, refining feasibility studies, reviewing plant infrastructure, and publishing weekly status reports. Travel ~60% and collaboration with Directors and Plant Managers are expected.