Project Manager - Manufacturing Systems - Automation - Conveyors

Technical Project Manager - Manufacturing Systems

Our Client designs, builds and integrates process and packaging systems for food, beverage and other industrial applications and is seeking a Technical Project Manager to join their sales and engineering teams. This exciting and challenging role is responsible for driving national efforts by targeting food manufacturers and outside engineering firms, with the opportunity to stay involved with project execution from proposal to installation. The Technical Project Managers are the face of the company and actively participate in identifying sales opportunities with existing customers as well as new potential customers. A successful candidate will be personable, with strengths in sales, marketing, analytical skills, and problem solving for customers’ projects. Relationships in the Food and Beverage Industry are a plus.

Ideal candidates:
Project Management Experience
Experience in Manufacturing (automation or conveyor equipment)
Good customer facing skills
Location: Irving, TX (But company is moving to Duncanville, TX this summer)
Salary: 90k to 110k DOE
Benefits: Yes
Openings: 3 openings

• Sales & Business Development
• Prospect and Identify new business opportunities through cold calling, referrals, and industry research
• Respond to RFQs/RFPs with tailored technical proposals.
• Develop scopes of work and detailed cost estimates for new projects
• Set and attend appointments with potential and existing clients.
• Ability to make multiple calls and customer contacts daily
• Provide technical assistance to customer inquiries relating to Our Client equipment and services
• Assist in developing solutions to establish new projects
• Be willing to travel at least twice a month to develop the scope of work for projects and new sales inquiries
• Project Execution
• Manage Projects from start to completion
• Coordinate with internal Design and Fabrication Teams.
• Negotiate and manage subcontractor services.
• Keep customer apprised of project milestones, budgets, and schedules.
• Identify, document, and process change orders effectively.
• Customer Engagement
• Provide technical support and recommendations on Our Client’s systems and services.
• Communicate proactively with customers on project progress and issues.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Project Management Experience
• 5+ Years Manufacturing (automation or conveyor equipment)
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Customer Service, Technical Design, Communication
• Experience in process and packaging system design including but not limited to: Material handling systems, conveyors, mezzanines, mixing and seasoning, piping, electrical & controls
• Cold calling/Sales

 
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge and understanding of process and/or packaging systems
• Plant maintenance or capital project management a plus
• Hands-on Knowledge of sheet metal and machine shop operations including welding, shear, brake press, and finishing is a Plus
• Knowledge of millwright procedures including equipment installation, dismantling, and repairs, sanitary and process piping is a plus
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings

 
About Staff Perm
Staff Perm is an Award Winning and Certified Small Business Enterprise utilizing a staff with over 20 years of staffing and placement experience to simplify the employee recruitment process. 7214 S State Hwy 78 Suite #1, Sachse, TX 75048 www.staffperm.com