We're recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to join a machine manufacturer in the food industry in Kansas City, MO.
This is an excellent opportunity to manage capital equipment projects from initial design through installation, working closely with customers, engineering, manufacturing and international teams.
What You'll Do
- Manage capital equipment projects from kickoff through completion
- Coordinate project planning, scheduling, installation and commissioning
- Lead customer meetings, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)
- Serve as the primary contact for customers, engineering, manufacturing and suppliers
- Coordinate vendors, subcontractors and project resourcesTrack project schedules, budgets and deliverables
- Support contract reviews, risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives
- Provide technical sales support including equipment selection and project planning
What We're Looking For
- 5+ Year of deli meat food industry experience
- 5+ years' project management experience within food processing, food packaging or industrial manufacturing
- Experience managing capital equipment or OEM machinery projects
- Strong customer-facing communication and leadership skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and SolidWorks
- Experience with Salesforce, SAP or project management software is preferred
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred)
- PMP Certification is preferred
- Ability to travel up to 50% across North America with occasional travel to Europe
Commutable from: Kansas City, Overland Park, Olathe, Lenexa, Shawnee, Independence, Blue Springs, Lee's Summit, Liberty, Kearney, Belton and Leawood.
Relevant Job Titles: Project Manager, Engineering Project Manager, Capital Projects Manager, Technical Project Manager, Program Manager, Industrial Project Manager, OEM Project Manager.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Axion Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
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This position is listed as contract and onsite.