Job Description

Function: Engineering / Capital Projects / Manufacturing

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Role Type: Project Management

Role Overview n

We are looking for an experienced Packaging Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of two new packaging lines , from project planning and equipment design through installation, commissioning, startup, and performance ramp-up. The role will be responsible for coordinating suppliers, site execution teams, engineering functions, and other stakeholders to ensure safe, timely, cost-effective, and high-quality project delivery.

Key Responsibilities 1. Packaging Line Project Delivery n

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- Lead the end-to-end execution and delivery of two new packaging lines .
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- Develop and manage project execution plans, milestones, deliverables, and project governance.
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- Coordinate engineering, procurement, equipment manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and startup activities.
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- Ensure projects meet agreed scope, quality, schedule, cost, and safety objectives.
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- Manage equipment suppliers and system integrators throughout the project lifecycle.
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- Coordinate supplier activities covering design, engineering, fabrication, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), delivery, installation, commissioning, and performance validation .
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- Review and challenge supplier schedules, technical deliverables, drawings, specifications, and documentation.
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- Drive resolution of technical, commercial, and execution issues with suppliers.
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- Monitor supplier performance and ensure contractual commitments are met.
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- Coordinate site activities involving suppliers, contractors, engineering, maintenance, production, quality, EHS, and other stakeholders.
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- Manage installation and integration of packaging equipment with existing site infrastructure and utilities.
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- Ensure site readiness, installation sequencing, construction coordination, and commissioning plans are aligned with the overall project schedule.
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- Proactively identify and resolve site execution constraints and interface issues.
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4. Project Controls nn
- Own project budget, schedule, risks, issues, and change management .
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- Track project progress against approved milestones and establish recovery plans where required.
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- Manage project risks and dependencies, escalating critical issues appropriately.
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- Control project scope and ensure effective management of changes and deviations.
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- Provide regular project status updates to senior management and key stakeholders.
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5. Startup & Performance Ramp-Up nn
- Lead equipment startup, commissioning, and production ramp-up activities.
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- Coordinate with operations and technical teams to achieve stable production performance.
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- Drive resolution of startup issues, equipment deficiencies, and performance gaps.
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- Ensure packaging lines achieve agreed capacity, throughput, quality, reliability, and performance targets .
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- Support final acceptance, project closeout, and handover to operations.
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Required Qualifications & Experience nn
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline .
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- 12–15 years of relevant project management experience , preferably in manufacturing, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, consumer products, or other process/packaging-intensive industries.
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- Strong experience managing equipment suppliers through design, FAT, installation, commissioning, and startup .
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- Demonstrated experience in managing project budgets, schedules, risks, contractors, and multiple stakeholders.
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- Hands-on experience with site execution and production startup/ramp-up .
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- Strong understanding of automated packaging equipment, line integration, and manufacturing environments.
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- End-to-end capital project management
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- Packaging line and automation project experience
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- Supplier and contractor management
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- FAT/SAT and commissioning
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- Site execution and installation coordination
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- Budget and schedule control
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- Risk and change management
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- Problem-solving and decision-making
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- Strong communication and negotiation skills
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- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
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Key Success Measures nn
- On-time delivery of both packaging lines
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- Delivery within approved project budget
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- Successful FAT, installation, commissioning, and startup
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- Achievement of agreed line capacity and performance targets
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- Effective management of project risks and supplier performance
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- Protected and smooth transition of the lines to operations
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