Job Description
Packaging Project Manager
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to support a major manufacturing transformation and expansion program within a leading FMCG production facility. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of new packaging line projects from design through commissioning, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead the end-to-end delivery of new packaging line installation projects.
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Manage equipment suppliers and OEMs through design, FAT, installation, SAT, commissioning, and startup phases.
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Coordinate site execution activities, contractors, and key stakeholders.
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Drive project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management activities.
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Monitor project progress and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and operational standards.
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Support packaging line performance ramp-up and operational readiness.
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Manage project documentation, reporting, and stakeholder communications.
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Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams.
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Ensure successful handover of projects to site operations.
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Required Qualifications & Experience
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Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
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Significant experience managing packaging line installation and capital projects within FMCG, food, beverage, dairy, or consumer goods manufacturing environments.
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Proven experience managing OEMs, suppliers, contractors, and commissioning teams.
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Strong understanding of FAT, SAT, equipment installation, commissioning, and startup processes.
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Experience with budget control, project scheduling, and risk management.
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Ability to work hands-on in a live manufacturing workplace.
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Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
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Fluency in English is mandatory.
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Preferred Experience
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Dairy, food, beverage, or FMCG manufacturing projects.
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High-speed packaging lines.
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Factory expansion or modernization projects.
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Brownfield manufacturing environments.
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Multi-million-dollar capital investment projects.
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Key Skills
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Project Management
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FMCG Manufacturing
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FAT & SAT
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Commissioning & Startup
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Capital Projects
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Contractor Management
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Budget Control
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Schedule Management
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Stakeholder Management
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Manufacturing Operations
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Immediate availability and willingness to be based on-site in Kiewa, Victoria, Australia, are highly preferred.
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📌 Packaging Project Managers (South Australia)
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📍 South Australia