Packaging Project Manager

Experience:
12–15 years Function: Engineering / Capital Projects / Manufacturing Role Type: Project Management Role Overview 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
• Lead the end-to-end execution and delivery of two new packaging lines.
• Develop and manage project execution plans, milestones, deliverables, and project governance.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, equipment manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Ensure projects meet agreed scope, quality, schedule, cost, and safety objectives. 2. Supplier & Equipment Management
• Manage equipment suppliers and system integrators throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate supplier activities covering design, engineering, fabrication, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), delivery, installation, commissioning, and performance validation.
• Review and challenge supplier schedules, technical deliverables, drawings, specifications, and documentation.
• Drive resolution of technical, commercial, and execution issues with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure contractual commitments are met. 3. Site Execution & Installation
• Coordinate site activities involving suppliers, contractors, engineering, maintenance, production, quality, EHS, and other stakeholders.




• Manage installation and integration of packaging equipment with existing site infrastructure and utilities.
• Ensure site readiness, installation sequencing, construction coordination, and commissioning plans are aligned with the overall project schedule.
• Proactively identify and resolve site execution constraints and interface issues. 4. Project Controls
• Own project budget, schedule, risks, issues, and change management.
• Track project progress against approved milestones and establish recovery plans where required.
• Manage project risks and dependencies, escalating critical issues appropriately.
• Control project scope and ensure effective management of changes and deviations.
• Provide regular project status updates to senior management and key stakeholders. 5. Startup & Performance Ramp-Up
• Lead equipment startup, commissioning, and production ramp-up activities.
• Coordinate with operations and technical teams to achieve stable production performance.
• Drive resolution of startup issues, equipment deficiencies, and performance gaps.
• Ensure packaging lines achieve agreed capacity, throughput, quality, reliability, and performance targets.
• Support final acceptance, project closeout, and handover to operations. Required Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation,



Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 12–15 years of relevant project management experience, preferably in manufacturing, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, consumer products, or other process/packaging-intensive industries.
• Proven experience delivering packaging lines, automated production lines, or large-scale manufacturing capital projects.
• Strong experience managing equipment suppliers through design, FAT, installation, commissioning, and startup.
• Demonstrated experience in managing project budgets, schedules, risks, contractors, and multiple stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience with site execution and production startup/ramp-up.
• Robust understanding of automated packaging equipment, line integration, and manufacturing environments. Key Competencies
• End-to-end capital project management
• Packaging line and automation project experience
• Supplier and contractor management
• FAT/SAT and commissioning
• Site execution and installation coordination
• Budget and schedule control
• Risk and change management
• Stakeholder management
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment Key Success Measures
• On-time delivery of both packaging lines
• Delivery within approved project budget
• Successful FAT, installation, commissioning, and startup
• Achievement of agreed line capacity and performance targets
• Effective management of project risks and supplier performance
• Safe and smooth transition of the lines to operations

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