Project Manager I

Chattanooga, TN

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12 days ago

Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager I
Duration: 7 Months+ Possible Extension
Location: Chattanooga, TN (100% Onsite)

Description:

The Project Manager is responsible for providing project management, design engineering, and ad-hoc technical support of packaging and processing operations. They are responsible for all aspects of a project from development of costs and concepts to technical support after implementation.
The Project Manager will contribute towards site goals, objectives, strategies, and measures as they relate to capital, reliability, plant capability, cost, sustainability, and waste reduction.

Essential Functions

Perform all aspects of project engineering including design, procurement, construction management, installation, and qualification.
Plan, establish budgets, develop complex schedules and coordinate resources to ensure delivery of Product, schedule, budget, and cash flow for all projects.
Drive results in Engineering metrics and own the following (KPIs): Budget Adherence %, Cash Flow Adherence %, Vertical Startup Adherence %, Critical Success Factor Adherence %, Projects Submitted, Projects Approved, CAPEX $ Spent vs Annual Budget.
Site liaison and team participant for projects that are being executed by non site-based engineering resources.
Champion Early Equipment Management (EEM) program including optimization, maintenance, retirement, and Startup Management (SUM).
Develops cost estimates and conceptual designs for new products, line extensions, and packaging operations.
Develop standards for equipment, systems, and engineering processes for assigned functional area and collaborate with other global technical teams.
Works with Operations and Maintenance teams to troubleshoot, modify, and improve packaging and processing equipment.
Collaborates with Department Managers to improve productivity through process changes, equipment replacement, or additional equipment.
Champion Safety objectives; strive for zero incidents and supports a people-centered safety culture within the maintenance and engineering teams.
Provide leadership and coaching to continuously improve the effectiveness of the technical function.
Strict adherence to Company and OSHA safety requirements, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Compliance, and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory standards.
Maintain compliance with all state and federal regulations.
Support reduction in environmental impacts across all sites, including energy savings and utility monitoring.
Establish and maintain constant communication across all levels of the organization.

Education/Training

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical)

Preferred:

Project Management Professional Certification
Professional Engineer Certification

Related Experience/Requirements:

5+ years of project management, process design, manufacturing, and contractor supervision.
Must be well rounded with a solid grasp of many engineering disciplines as well as plant operations and construction.
Proven track record developing and executing major, complex projects (over $1MM).
Experience with technical writing via establishing Work Instructions, SOPs, and OPLs
Mechanical aptitude & Critical Thinking Skills.
2D/3D CAD experience (AutoCAD or Solidworks) and drawing development.
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and technical documentation
Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to connect with all levels of the organization.
Expert planning, organization, and time management skills.
Required Competencies: Drive for Results, Action Orientation, Command Skills, Functional/Technical Skills, Priority Setting, Planning, Managing and Measuring Work, Process Management, Problem Solving, Decision Quality, Customer Focus, Integrity and Trust, Listening, Peer Relationships, Directing Others, and Comfort Around Higher Management.
Experience in Food or Pharma manufacturing following FDA regulations is preferred.
Experience with site utilities, such as chillers, boilers, air compressors, etc. is preferred.
Strong emphasis on sustainability and carbon reduction projects is preferred.
Proficiency in reading, creating, and modifying P&IDs is preferred.

Numbers & Facts

Location

Chattanooga, TN

Skills

AutoCADunmatched
Budget Managementunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
Capital Expenditure (CAPEX)unmatched
Cash Flowunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Construction Managementunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Cost Estimatesunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Drug Manufacturingunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Energy & Utilitiesunmatched
Engineering Drawingunmatched
Environmental Impactunmatched
Equipment Replacementunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
FDA (Food and Drug Administration)unmatched
FDA Requirementsunmatched
Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Food Productionunmatched
GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manufacturing Managementunmatched
Metricsunmatched
OSHAunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Process Managementunmatched
Process Manufacturingunmatched
Procurement Managementunmatched
Product Designunmatched
Productivity Managementunmatched
Professional Engineerunmatched
Project Designunmatched
Project Developmentunmatched
Project Engineeringunmatched
Project Management Certificationunmatched
Project Management Professional (PMP)unmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Retirement and Pension Managementunmatched
Safety Trainingunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Schedule Developmentunmatched
SolidWorksunmatched
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
Standards Developmentunmatched
Startupunmatched
State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Sustainabilityunmatched
Systems Engineeringunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched

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