Project Manager - Packaging Machinery - Home Based

Due to continued growth and an increase in project size and complexity, a leading supplier of packaging and process machinery is seeking a Project Manager to deliver turnkey solutions to clients across the food, beverage, pet food, personal care, home care, chemical and industrial sectors.

As the successful Project Manager, you will take ownership of machine installation, commissioning and customer handover activities from order placement to final completion.

We are looking for someone who enjoys being at the heart of project delivery, working
closely with customers, suppliers and installation teams to ensure successful project. A key requirement of this position is the willingness and ability to support larger installations through to completion which could require being onsite for anything from a few days to multiple consecutive weeks.

The Package:
Salary: -50,00055,000
Travel: UK, Ireland & Europe
25 Days holiday + Bank holidays
Pension 3% rising with length of service
Car or car allowance, 20k miles -550 p/m.
Discretionary profit share.
Death In Service

Private healthcare (Once eligible).
Equipment: Mobile Phone, Laptop & Company Credit Card.

The Role:

• Review customer specifications and project requirements.
• Prepare and review technical and commercial project documentation.
• Manage project schedules, timescales and key milestones.
• Monitor project budgets, costs and profitability.
• Identify and manage project risks, actions and variations.
• Lead onsite installation activities from commencement through to completion.
• Coordinate suppliers, subcontractors, service engineers and customer teams.
• Manage daily site activities, progress meetings and snagging.
• Manage the machine commissioning, testing and customer training.
• Attend customer and supplier meetings.
• Conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).
• Support supplier training and technical reviews.
  
  

Requirements:

• PRINCE2 or equivalent Project Management qualification.
• Minimum 3 years'' project management experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence & Valid Passport and ability to travel internationally.
• Factory & Site Acceptance Test (FAT & SAT) experience.
• Installation and commissioning experience.

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