Project Manager

ARDAGH GROUP • Elk Grove Township, IL

1d • $110,900 - $166,300 • Hybrid

About The Position

The primary role of the Project Manager is to provide technical support and project coordination for mid-sized capital, strategic, and efficiency projects/initiatives. To develop project cost estimates and schedules, design solutions for facility and equipment projects, manage assigned projects to successful completion, and complete work at or under budget. In addition, the Project Manager will provide support to help plants meet OEE and spoilage targets as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred).
• Minimum 5-10 years’ work experience in engineering and/or high-speed manufacturing (can and/or end making/packaging) preferred
• Experience leading and/or successfully completing projects
• Ability to travel 50-75% of calendar year (mostly domestic but may include some international travel)
• Self-starter, ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal/team skills
• Knowledge of high-speed manufacturing processes.
• Excellent analytical and mechanical skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong Project Management skills, experience using MS Project (or equivalent).

Nice To Haves

• Ability to create, edit, and update AutoCAD drawings is preferred.
• Preferred software experience: SAP, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and manage capital projects from project approval to project close
• Responsible for managing safety (EH&S) on all projects.
• May supervise project engineers and support Sr. Project Managers on larger Capex projects as needed.
• Work with AutoCAD drawings as needed. Ability to create, edit, and update is preferred.
• Support plants on facility project needs (may include civil, electrical, and mechanical areas), problem solving, support systems and provide technical guidance as needed.
• Support development and provide detailed technical specifications for RFQ/RFP related to equipment and conveying purchases and installations
• Participate in development of project cost estimates for capital approval request (CAR) submittal.
• SAP documents management i.e. drawings, project cost reporting
• Work with procurement to issue and manage purchase orders and goods receipts.
• May generate AutoCAD drawings for project cost estimating and implementation
• Work with suppliers on scope, estimates, quotes, planning and execution.
• Communicate effectively with other functional areas, plant operations teams, vendors and contractors.
• Communicate project status to all business stakeholders as required
• Manage projects on sites or plants that will run on a 24/7 basis, manage vendors and contractors, and work with plant teams to ensure work is done safely, on time, within budget, and meeting the project objectives.
• Ensure plants have what they need to successfully operate and meet their objectives once project is complete.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Apprenticeship programs
• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level