Project Manager (Automated Packaging Machinery)

Company Description

Syntegon Technology is one of the leading suppliers of process and packaging technology. At over 30 locations in more than 15 countries worldwide, a highly-qualified workforce develops and produces complete solutions for the pharmaceuticals, food, and confectionery industries. These solutions are complemented by a comprehensive after-sales service portfolio. A global service and sales network provides customers with local points of contact. Syntegon Technology has operations globally and is responsible for the successful expansion of the service business in North America for Packaging Technology

Job Description

SUMMARY: Plan, coordinate, and manage projects for machine modernization and/or new equipment from Sales handoff to installation, final acceptance of equipment and handoff to Customer Support.  Monitor and control schedules, manage costs (labor, materials, etc) to achieve on-time and on-budget objectives.  Provide leadership and technical guidance to a cross-functional project team.   Be primary customer contact through the life of the project.

Primary accountabilities for this position include:

• Customer satisfaction
• Financial objectives
• Delivery objectives

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.      Project Manger will serve as key contact and consultant to Application Engineering and/or Customer Support during project quotation stages.

2.      After PO received and “handoff,” PM will plan, develop and maintain work schedules, hours and costs for projects.

• Generate monthly financial forecasts.
• Maintain on-time, on-budget and customer satisfaction objectives from project development through installation.
• Coordinate resources, schedules and deliverables with appropriate departments and functional managers. 

3.      Serve as leader of cross-functional teams involving Engineering, Manufacturing, Assembly, Materials, Sales, etc. developing plans and pro-actively resolving any project issues.

4.      Coordinate the quotation and implementation of any change orders.  Work with project team and department managers to develop quotes.   Communicate with customers to reach decisions regarding scope/cost/delivery impact of change orders.

5.      Coordinate functional machine tests prior to customer visits, including de-bug and pre-FAT.  Work with customers to develop schedule and scope of their inspection protocols (i.e. FAT).  Coordinate customer inspection and acceptance visits and post-FAT punch lists.

6.      Perform post project review and formal hand off to Customer Support when project complete.

7.      Actively participate in efforts for Continuous Improvement of processes.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Must have a minimum of 3+ years of project management and team leadership experience 
• Must have a minimum of 3+ years of custom machine design

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is preferred
• Automated machinery emphasis on aftermarket modifications preferred
• PMP certification preferred
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Direct customer interaction experience preferred
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service focus
• Strong people management and demonstrated team leadership abilities
• Strong technical (mechanical/electrical) skills related to high-speed packaging equipment
• Solid understanding of GMP’s and aseptic processing techniques

Additional Information

Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

NOTE: All official Syntegon job postings can be found at www.syntegon.com.  Successful candidates asked to participate in the hiring process should expect to speak to the hiring team by telephone and in person at one of our Syntegon office locations (Decatur, Oldsmar, Raleigh, New Richmond, Minneapolis and Allendale) prior to the job offer.

The welfare of our employees’ matters to us. Therefore, Syntegon offers a generous and attractive benefits package that meets our employees’ needs.

Benefits:

• 401(k) – attractive employer match
• Heal