Project Manager

FAREVA•Richmond, VA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Fareva Richmond Inc. is a leading contract manufacturer of pharmaceutical and personal care products. Located at the intersection of Darbytown Road and Laburnum Avenue in Eastern Henrico County, this comfortable, climate-controlled facility covers over 745,000 square feet. As the Project Manager, you will lead a portfolio of multiple moderate-complexity projects (5–10 projects/year, 2–5M units/year) across 2–4 customers. You will lead cross-functional teams and successfully manage projects from planning through execution, ensuring on-time, on-cost, and on-quality delivery. This pivotal role will be the cornerstone of customer satisfaction, masterfully executing R&D and Customer Technical Transfer launches on schedule and with precision, safety, and industry-leading quality. This ever-evolving position will dynamically evolve alongside business exigencies, fortifying site growth and propelling us into a time of unmatched acceleration and improvement. It may also involve mentoring junior staff.

Requirements

3-6 years project management experience in a manufacturing/production environment
Proven track record on managing projects and delivering on time, on cost and on quality.
Exposure to production environment & interaction of packaging, process, manufacturing preferably in the personal care products or similar industry.
Understanding of new product development processes & stage gate approach.
Knowledge of Microsoft Project, SmartSheet, Monday.com, Jira or other equivalent project management-related software.
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint skills.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from a four-year accredited college or university typically a degree in the Sciences, Engineering, Operations, Business or a related discipline.
Fluency in English (spoken and written).

Nice To Haves

Experience with an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system such as SAP or other related software and general understanding of MRP (Material Requirements Planning) logic is a plus.
PMP Certification, CAPM or equivalent certification is a plus.
LSS (Lean Six Sigma) Green or Black Belt certification is a plus.
Fluency in French or Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Leads moderate-complexity projects (5–10 projects/year, 2M–5M units/year) across 2–4 customers.
Acts as the voice of the project with stakeholders.
Conducts feasibility studies to evaluate project viability and identify potential risks and resource needs.
Collaborates with customer and other stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
Leads cross-functional teams including R&D, Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations, fostering collaboration and open communication.
Manages and tracks project expenditures, such as trial spend and launch COGS, to ensure profitability.
Measures key performance indicators (KPIs) for project success such as Right First Time and Customer Service achievement.
Builds and maintains full project plans, managing dependencies, and tracking milestones to ensure on-time delivery.
Strategically allocates resources to ensure optimal utilization and prioritization.
Identifies potential material risks in collaboration with supply chain and quality teams, and develops strategies to mitigate their impact.
Analyzes lead times, factoring in production schedules and capacity constraints, to communicate realistic timelines.
Leads change assessments and communication plans.
Develops and implements effective communication strategies that keep all stakeholders informed throughout the change journey.
Fosters a collaborative decision-making environment, facilitating discussions to arrive at robust solutions.
Facilitates data-driven post-project evaluations and captures lessons learned to refine strategies.
Develops robust contingency plans for capacity, material supply, and quality risks.
Optionally leads process improvement or training initiatives.
Maintains a positive outlook, leveraging setbacks as opportunities to learn and refine approaches.
Serves as the bridge between engineering teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment between project goals and technical requirements.
Stays updated on relevant technical advancements, advocating for their integration when needed.
Fosters collaboration between engineering teams and other departments to facilitate effective execution and acceptance testing.
Promotes cGMP compliance within the workplace by following site procedures.
Identifies potential quality and safety risks proactively, devising and implementing risk management strategies.
Ensures meticulous documentation of quality and safety procedures and outcomes.
Provides mentorship and training to junior team members on best practices in quality and safety.