Job Title: Project Manager

Work Location: Richmond County, Georgia

Summary:

Seeking a motivated Project Manager to oversee the design, construction, modification, and validation of physical facilities and equipment. This role requires hands-on involvement, flexibility, creativity, and initiative as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage engineering projects, including capital planning, design, implementation, validation, and reporting, ensuring alignment with departmental budgets and project priorities.
• Ensure compliance with safety programs, environmental, health, and site requirements, and maintain adherence to engineering standards and regulations.
• Develop and monitor long-range plans for engineering capital and production targets, and oversee annual departmental budgets.
• Implement best practices and manufacturing excellence concepts to improve engineering and production performance, utilizing key performance indicators for continuous improvement.
• Support the growth and development of engineering personnel through coaching, technical training, and skill development plans, ensuring team proficiency and qualification.
• Apply technical and managerial expertise to support plant expansions, incident analysis, new program implementation, and special projects.
• Foster effective working relationships between project engineering and other site groups, ensuring seamless integration and customer satisfaction through communication and feedback.
• Maintain high-quality engineering documentation, ensuring all records are current, complete, and reflect plant policies, standards, and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in an FDA-regulated facility, with at least 4 years in production or project engineering management roles.
• Experience leading multiple direct reports, preferably technical professionals.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows-based programs and computer skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and manage time effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with co-workers, vendors, contractors, and business contacts.
• Commitment to safe and efficient operations and maintaining positive working relationships.
• Experience working in cGMP environments preferred.
• Background in the chemical, food, or pharmaceutical industry preferred.

Published Category: Project Management