Modern Packaging Machinery · 3 days ago
Project Manager
Deer Park, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
7+ years expModern Packaging Machinery is a ProMach brand company specializing in supporting the lifecycle of machines and products. They are seeking a Project Manager who will be responsible for preparing project scopes, managing budgets, and coordinating with various teams to ensure project deliverables are met within specified timelines and budgets.
Machinery ManufacturingPackaging ServicesProduct Design
No H1B
Responsibilities
Prepares and communicates the Project Scope whereby the goals, objectives, budget, risks, assumptions, team member’s roles and responsibilities, workflow and deliverables are identified, defined, and communicated effectively
Obtains customer-supplied drawings, samples and all technical information required to begin work and maintain the committed schedule, and effectively communicates with the customer the associated deadlines and consequences
Manages project budgets and performs periodic cost and productivity analyses to be communicated internally
Communicates regularly with senior management and project stakeholders, and advises the General Manager of budgetary, scope and schedule risks
Utilizes ProMach ERP-system project management tools to monitor performance and communicate information to the organization
Maintains and communicates master schedule with all established milestones
Monitors project milestones and works with project team to maintain schedule and honor commitments
Lobbies for and obtains peer and upper management support, guidance, and approvals as required to advance project initiatives
Coordinates with appropriate project team groups such as customers, Sales, Finance, Product Management, Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Service, and Documentation to guide project and produce customer deliverables within specified timelines and budgets
Communicates internally and externally to keep all project participants informed about all aspects of the project; mediates between project participants in cases of disputes to reach win-win outcomes whenever possible; leads project meetings
Communicates with fellow ProMach companies and 3rd parties to integrate customer-supplied specification requirements
Ensures that change-order requests with impact on the project scope, cost, or delivery are brought forward and communicated to appropriate personnel, and that the customer is given a response to the change request to include price and delivery changes
Reads and reviews any newly supplied customer specification documents and liaise with the appropriate subject matter experts to ensure the customer request is technically feasible and all associated costs are considered within the change-order management process
Manages the factory acceptance test (FAT) to ensure all deliverables are met and manage all required post-FAT changes required prior to shipment
Travels to field locations as necessary to deliver and complete the project objectives
Leads continuous improvement meetings to implement lessons learned after the completion of each project
Works with external and internal staff to estimate and quote contractual scope of supply changes, report and communicate any changes to Sales and Finance, and ensure that changes are properly documented
Aids in optimizing processes to streamline costs
Qualification
Required
7+ years experience in an industrial equipment production/manufacturing environment
Prepares and communicates the Project Scope whereby the goals, objectives, budget, risks, assumptions, team member's roles and responsibilities, workflow and deliverables are identified, defined, and communicated effectively
Obtains customer-supplied drawings, samples and all technical information required to begin work and maintain the committed schedule, and effectively communicates with the customer the associated deadlines and consequences
Manages project budgets and performs periodic cost and productivity analyses to be communicated internally
Communicates regularly with senior management and project stakeholders, and advises the General Manager of budgetary, scope and schedule risks
Utilizes ProMach ERP-system project management tools to monitor performance and communicate information to the organization
Maintains and communicates master schedule with all established milestones
Monitors project milestones and works with project team to maintain schedule and honor commitments
Lobbies for and obtains peer and upper management support, guidance, and approvals as required to advance project initiatives
Coordinates with appropriate project team groups such as customers, Sales, Finance, Product Management, Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Service, and Documentation to guide project and produce customer deliverables within specified timelines and budgets
Communicates internally and externally to keep all project participants informed about all aspects of the project; mediates between project participants in cases of disputes to reach win-win outcomes whenever possible; leads project meetings
Communicates with fellow ProMach companies and 3rd parties to integrate customer-supplied specification requirements
Ensures that change-order requests with impact on the project scope, cost, or delivery are brought forward and communicated to appropriate personnel, and that the customer is given a response to the change request to include price and delivery changes
Reads and reviews any newly supplied customer specification documents and liaise with the appropriate subject matter experts to ensure the customer request is technically feasible and all associated costs are considered within the change-order management process
Manages the factory acceptance test (FAT) to ensure all deliverables are met and manage all required post-FAT changes required prior to shipment
Travels to field locations as necessary to deliver and complete the project objectives
Leads continuous improvement meetings to implement lessons learned after the completion of each project
Works with external and internal staff to estimate and quote contractual scope of supply changes, report and communicate any changes to Sales and Finance, and ensure that changes are properly documented
Aids in optimizing processes to streamline costs
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to work cross functionally, influence process improvement and drive change management
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; ability to communicate information, plans, and strategies promptly to the project team, stakeholders, and customers
Demonstrated ability to identify key issues and make prompt decisions aligned with business objectives
Ability to recognize resistance, maintain control over project issues, and focus on opportunities rather than barriers
Capable of defining clear objectives, supplying project vision, and steering projects towards successful completion, even under tight schedules and challenging circumstances
Proven experience effectively identifying, allocating, and managing talent and technical ability for each project
Proven creativity in problem solving
Experience with and understanding drawings from AutoCAD, Creo and SolidWorks
Understanding of lean manufacturing principles
Proficiency in Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet scheduling software
Preferred
PMP Certification preferred
Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar field preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive medical/dental/vision programs
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off programs
A retirement savings plan with a company match
A wellness program
Company
Modern Packaging Machinery
Modern is a leading provider of cup and tray filling solutions for the food, beverage, and dairy industries, with systems capable of filling everything from dry foods to viscous liquid products into single- and multi-serve packages.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
J
Jaroslaw Dabek
Co-Founder and Vice President of Engineering
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