Project Manager to lead high-impact engineering and manufacturing initiatives - from process improvement and equipment implementation to facility-driven innovation projects.
This role will support both our Federalsburg, MD and Leola, PA facilities, partnering across locations to drive key initiatives. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in a dynamic, multi-site environment and ready to make an immediate impact.
If you thrive on coordinating cross-functional teams and turning technical challenges into real-world solutions, this role is for you.
Join us to lead meaningful engineering projects and help shape the future of our operations.
What You'll Do...- Lead complex projects from initiation to delivery, managing scope, schedule, budget, and resources.
- Influence and coordinate across engineering, design, manufacturing, IT, procurement, and more.
- Develop project plans, staffing strategies, and business cases that get buy-in at all levels.
- Navigate ambiguity with confidence, defining clear goals and deliverables.
- Oversee product requirements, technical assessments, prototyping, and production approvals.
- Track milestones, manage risks, and communicate progress with clarity and impact.
- Mentor other project managers and elevate the engineering project management discipline.
What You'll Bring...- Requires one of the following:
- Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in engineering, business, or a technical related field of study and three (3) years of project management related experience, OR
- Associate degree and eight (8) years project management related experience, OR
- High school diploma or equivalent and twelve (12) years of project management related experience
- Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience with equipment installation, commissioning, or removal projects
- Ability to effectively manage and execute multiple tasks, projects, and priorities
- Ability to establish project plans, regularly monitor and track progress on work projects, and communicate with project partners
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with general supervision
- Excellent verbal and written skills necessary to communicate intricate job-related processes
- Demonstrated ability to understand and apply financial analysis
- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of products
- Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Knowledge of SAP and Stage Gate
- Project management training or training in project management related fields to include risk, quality, and scheduling
- PMP Certification
Key Competencies...Collaboration • Communication • Continuous Improvement • Decision Making • Learning • Accountability • Reliability
Work Style & Travel...- Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote each week
- Up to 50% travel, with potential increases for critical projects
- Work is split between an office environment, production facility, and/or warehouse depending on the project
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Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.
