Project / Production Manager Job Description
Ref: TK003
Seniority Level: Senior Manager
Industry: Robotic Automation Solutions & Machine Building
Location: Wexford, Ireland
Company Overview: To become a global market leader for pharma, life science & food robotic automation & software, by being a critical partner to our customers, capable of providing full lines & individual solutions, with a reputation for excellence & problem solving. Tekpak’s purpose is to maximise the production performance of our pharma, life science & food customers by providing robotic automation that is data driven, faster, more efficient, cost effective, and easy to use.
Job Overview: This is an excellent career opportunity for an ambitious and experienced Project Manager with proven project management experience to join a leading designer and producer of robotic & packaging solutions. As Project / Production Manager, reporting to the Technical Director, you’ll lead the project management of the building & commissioning of automation solutions and full lines projects, from the customers signing an order to installing the solution at their plant.
Responsibilities Will Include:
* Project managing complex projects & installation in different regions of the country or abroad, and develop progress / final reports internally and for customers.
* Project Managing of design, fabrication, build, electrical wiring and software teams to deliver solutions on time and on budget.
* Obtain customer feedback proactively throughout the project timeline, address customer enquiries and resolve issues.
* Managing clients’ expectations.
* Scheduling periodically client meetings - status calls.
* Schedule, participate and attend Kick Off Meetings.
* Project Managing the FAT & SAT for the solutions, ensuring 100% compliance to User Requirements.
* Make sure all documentation for solutions is correct according to specification.
* Demonstrate outstanding customer service through maintaining high quality work environment.
* Make sure correct hours are followed and correctly logged onto the ERP system.
* Manage budgets to prevent overruns.
* Develop and manage Project Plans for example leading GANTT process.
* Manage the supply and delivery of customer samples required for testing purposes.
* Managing action tracker.
Experience:
* Five or more years in the Pharma and Food Industry would be preferential.
* Experience of project managing complex projects.
* Customer/Client relationship management experience.
* Proficient in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing.
* Accepts ownership, is accountable and delivers on commitments.
* Experience prioritising and managing multiple tasks/issues simultaneously, detail oriented.
* Strong influencing and negotiating skills when dealing with clients.
* Strong project management skills with commercial awareness.
* Flexibility and resilience, including ability to adapt to changing/uncertain conditions.
* Ability to travel domestically and internationally with notice.
* Experience of using an ERP system for planning and reporting.
* Trouble shooting skills.
Education:
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred but not essential.
* Certificate of training in project management or similar.
* Experience in lean management an added advantage.
Tekpak Automation is an equal opportunities employer.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries: Machinery Manufacturing
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