Barry-Wehmiller · 1 week ago

Project Manager

Kansas City, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

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Machinery Manufacturing

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Responsibilities

Be accountable for all aspects of project execution including line layout engineering, mechanical design, vendor/contractor management, equipment procurement, schedule management, project finances, site management and installation support.

Define the required scope of supply for machine safety compliance and implement safety life cycle solutions from risk assessments through installation and safety validation.

Lead the packaging line design, integration, installation and start-up of capital projects, including estimation, justification, budget, schedule, design, implementation, acquisition, installation, start-up, troubleshooting, and documentation.

Develop equipment design and specifications, design of equipment support systems, and bid analyses.

Lead communications with vendors (OEM’s) and contractors to implement “cutting edge” automation solutions.

Provide engineering solutions for continuous improvement objectives using industry standard tools and procedures (Change Control, ROI, etc).

Evaluate existing packaging operations, and suggest and drive projects to provide immediate ROI and improve productivity.

Identify and specify required tooling and/or packaging equipment for projects within designated timelines.

Develop, maintain and grow solid client relationships.

Qualification

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Project EngineeringProject ManagementPackaging SystemsManufacturing AutomationFood IndustryBeverage IndustryHousehold Products IndustryPersonal Care IndustryMachine Safety SolutionsClient Relationship DevelopmentProblem-SolvingLeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsClient Relationship Management

Required

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent technical degree

Minimum 7 of project engineering/management experience with packaging systems and/or manufacturing automation applications

Experience in the food, beverage, household products or personal care industries strongly preferred

Experience in supporting and/or implementing machine safety solutions strongly preferred. That experience can come from supporting projects/programs or through completing industry recognized machine safety certifications (i.e. CMSE® - Certified Machinery Safety Expert, FS Technician / Engineer (TÜV Rheinland) – Machinery)

Excellent engineering and leadership skills as well as the ability to simultaneously organize, and successfully execute multiple project responsibilities

Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact within both engineering and operational environments with both clients, and suppliers

Ability to develop, maintain and grow solid client relationships

Willing and able to travel as necessary for project requirements to include but not be limited to: project installation and start-up activities, client meetings, company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, or conventions, etc.