Project Manager - Packaging Automation

Federal Mfg•Oakville, ON

2d•$110,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At ProMach, we look for people who want to shine. Here, you can grow your career, share bold ideas, and make a real impact. Zarpac, a leading global provider of packaging line engineering, integration, and productivity services and solutions, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their team. This is a highly technical role requiring a strong understanding of automation and packaging systems. The Project Manager will serve as the primary point of contact and face of the company to key global clients within the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The role involves acting as the main point of contact to support all customer needs and inquiries, providing technical expertise related to the packaging industry, and building long-term relationships with clients. The Project Manager will review and interpret customer and vendor drawings and specifications, communicate with customers regularly to confirm project status, and manage customer and vendor change management and negotiations. They will also manage the project team (including mechanical and electrical engineers) and provide support for the production department. Responsibilities include creating full-line installation documents, checking and validating final design documentation, coordinating with all involved parties to ensure project execution on time and within budget, and leading site commissioning and start-up. Pro Mach, Inc. has been recognized on the Inc. 5,000 list of fastest-growing private companies multiple times and continues to innovate and expand globally. They offer the rewards and market strength of a large organization with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast-paced company.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or engineering technologist (CET) or related
6-10 years of technical experience in Engineering and Project Management, in the packaging or automation industries
Experience with line layouts, equipment specifications and mechanical design required (AutoCAD)
Equipment start-up and debugging experience
Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD systems is required
Excellent verbal and written skills are essential
Candidates must be able to meet cross-border travel requirements as needed.

Nice To Haves

A PMP designation is considered an asset but not required
Experience with end of line packaging equipment is considered an asset but not required
Automation design and build experience is considered an asset but not required

Responsibilities

Act as the main point of contact to support all customer needs and inquiries
Provide technical expertise related to the packaging industry
Build long term relationships with our clients
Review and interpret customer and vendor drawings and specifications
Meet with and communicate with customer on a regular basis to confirm status of project
Manage customer and vendor change management and negotiations
Manage the project team (including mechanical and electrical engineers) as well as support for the production department
Create full-line installation documents including BOM, detail drawings, assembly drawings, and layouts
Check & validate all final design documentation and drawings according to design & contract requirements, to ensure completeness & accuracy
Coordinate with all involved parties to ensure project is executed on time and within budget
Lead the site commissioning and start-up