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 current 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 environment.
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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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