Job Description

Job Description

Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Packaging Project Manager for a food manufacturing client. They will be responsible for managing and leading projects within multiple manufacturing plants.

This role will require 50% travel to multiple plants based in NY, WI, CA, ID, NH, VT, AZ, TN & MI.

Responsibilities:

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• Develop project scopes, drawings, budgets, schedules, and timelines to support project planning and execution.
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• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors to obtain competitive pricing and services.
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• Manage multiple capital and operational projects from conception through completion.
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• Monitor project costs and ensure projects remain within approved budgets.
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• Coordinate project meetings, document key decisions, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
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• Drive effective project execution by managing schedules, resources, risks, and deliverables.
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• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Quality, Food Safety, Maintenance, and Supply Chain, to ensure project success.
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• Participate in equipment testing and acceptance activities to verify performance and requirements are met.
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• Support the development and management of annual capital expenditure plans and budgets.
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• Prepare project reports and provide regular status updates to leadership.
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• Travel and occasional off-hours work may be required based on project demands.
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• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
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Requirements:

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• Bachelors degree in mechanical or chemical engineering
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• 5+ years experience working on capital projects
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• Food industry experience required
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• 3+ years of USDA or FDA regulated plant experience required
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• Microsoft Office skills required including advanced Excel skills
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• AutoCAD knowledge required
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