Sr. Project Manager - Packaging Automation

Allpax•Oakville, ON

7d•CA$125,000 - CA$140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Zarpac, a leading global provider of packaging line engineering, integration, and productivity services and solutions, is seeking a Senior Project Manager. This is a highly technical role requiring a strong understanding of automation and packaging systems. The Senior 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.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or engineering technologist (CET) or related
8-10 years of technical experience in Engineering and Project Management, in the packaging or automation industries
Excellent verbal and written skills are essential
Automation design and build experience required
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

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

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