Project Manager – Plastic & Resin Sourcing
About The Position
Dover is seeking an experienced Project Manager with technical expertise in polymers and plastics processing to lead sourcing and product development initiatives within the Plastic & Resin category. The role connects engineering, procurement, and external manufacturing partners and manages supplier transitions, tooling builds, resin qualification, and cost-reduction projects from concept through production ramp-up. The Project Manager leads category projects and works with engineering, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to improve production feasibility, manage project risks and deliverables, and identify cost savings. The role also evaluates suppliers and leads value analysis and value engineering initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical industry experience.
- At least 5 years of project management or engineering experience within plastics manufacturing, injection molding, or plastics category sourcing.
- Working knowledge of commodity and engineering resins, raw material limitations, injection molding equipment, tooling design, hot runner systems, and Scientific Molding principles.
- Ability to manage multiple complex technical projects simultaneously, track milestones, and manage cross-functional stakeholder communications.
- Familiarity with resin market pricing mechanisms and standard plastics quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end category projects, including tooling transfers, supplier dual-sourcing, resin substitutions, and new product introductions, delivering on time and within budget.
- Identify and capture proactive cost savings opportunities.
- Evaluate injection molders and resin compounders based on technical capability, press capacities, tooling maintenance standards, cycle times, and quality control systems.
- Partner with engineering teams during design to provide manufacturing and material optimization input, improve production feasibility, and reduce costs.
- Lead Value Analysis/Value Engineering initiatives, analyzing mold cavitation, cycle efficiency, regrind allowances, and raw material index pass-throughs such as CDI and ICIS.
- Manage project timelines, risk matrices, and deliverables across Procurement, Quality, Plant Operations, and R&D.
Benefits
- Eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in the applicable bonus plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
