Sterling Engineering, Inc.
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Job Title: Project Manager – Automated Packaging Equipment
Location: Chicago, IL
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the installation of new automated equipment at our state-of-the-art flour product manufacturing facility. This $5M project involves installing advanced packaging machinery to automate flour product production, with a targeted start-up by July 2025. You will play a key role in managing equipment installation, coordination with vendors, and ensuring that the facility meets its operational goals on time.
Project Manager | Machine Installation
2024-09-10
2024-11-08
Employment Type:
Permanent
Job Category: Program Manager
Job Number: BS771899
Compensation: $120000-130000 / year
Job Description
Job Title: Project Manager – Automated Packaging Equipment
Location: Chicago, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Target Pay Rate: $110K - $130K
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the installation of new automated equipment at our state-of-the-art flour product manufacturing facility. This $5M project involves installing advanced packaging machinery to automate flour product production, with a targeted start-up by July 2025. You will play a key role in managing equipment installation, coordination with vendors, and ensuring that the facility meets its operational goals on time.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the installation and startup of packaging automation equipment (VBA - Blueprint Automation) for manufacturing flour products for a food manufactor.
- Manage the integration of 5 Delta Robots (600 cases per hour) into the production line, ensuring alignment with production needs and schedules.
- Coordinate with OEMs to secure competitive quotes (seeking 1-2 alternatives) for automation equipment valued at $1-2M each.
- Ensure the timely procurement and installation of case erectors, sealers, labelers, and Platz palletizers (potentially out of scope but critical to the project).
- Lead the full project lifecycle from planning through to execution and start-up, ensuring alignment with the July 2025 target date.
- Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including contractors and equipment vendors, to ensure smooth project flow.
- Plan and coordinate future scaling of the automation process to additional locations in Chicago and Indianapolis if the initial project is successful.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience managing automation and packaging equipment installations in manufacturing environments.
- Strong understanding of automated packaging equipment, particularly systems like VBA (Blueprint Automation) and Delta Robots.
- Exceptional project management skills, with a focus on meeting timelines and ensuring equipment lead times are accounted for (11-month lead time from OEM).
- Experience working with multiple OEMs and managing vendor relationships, including procurement of alternative bids.
- Knowledge of supporting equipment such as case erectors, sealers, labelers, and palletizers.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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