PROJECT MANAGER

Adhesives Research, Inc.

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in Engineering required.
  • Minimum of 3 years related experience.
  • PMP certification preferred.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Demonstrated project management capabilities.
  • Proficiency in AutoCad and Office 365 applications.
  • Manufacturing and GMP experience are advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and execute capital projects effectively.
  • Lead project specification development with stakeholders.
  • Prepare and maintain project plans using relevant software.
  • Draft scopes of work (SOW) and requests for quotes (RFQ).
  • Review and assess supplier quotes for purchasing decisions.
  • Oversee installation, commissioning, and qualification activities.
  • Ensure safety and reliability practices are integrated into equipment.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities in project management.
  • Exposure to a variety of manufacturing processes and technologies.
  • Collaborative work environment fostering continuous improvement.
  • Opportunity to work closely with process owners and contractors.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

This is a full-time position responsible for managing projects that support our manufacturing equipment and facilities.

Essential Functions:

  • Manage and execute all aspects of capital projects.


  • Lead the development of project specifications with the requestor.
  • Prepare and update a project plan using Microsoft Project or equivalent software.
  • Prepare scopes of work (SOW) and requests for quote (RFQ) documents.
  • Identify manufacturers, suppliers, integrators and contractors, and obtain competitive bids.
  • Review quotes, provide purchase recommendations, submit purchase requisitions, and track costs.
  • Plan, schedule and coordinate installation, commissioning and qualification activities.
  • Prepare change control documentation, work instructions, equipment installation and operational qualification protocols, and summary reports as required.
  • Ensure safety is designed into equipment.
  • Ensure long-term maintenance and reliability practices are established.


  • Contribute technical expertise to maximize equipment reliability and performance.
    • Provide engineering solutions to address repetitive failures and other problems.


  • Work closely with process owners on continuous improvement projects.
  • Support maintenance, production and project management.


  • Communicate effectively with AR associates, suppliers, contractors, and customers.
  • Conduct yourself in a professional, respectful manner consistent with AR Guiding Principles, and embrace 6S LEAN culture.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.


Job Specifications:

  • B.S. degree in Engineering
  • A minimum of 3 years related experience
  • PMP certification preferred
  • A self-starting team player that can handle multiple and changing priorities
  • Strong problem solving, decision making, and project management skills
  • Strong analytical and computer skills
  • Sound organization and communication skills
  • Communicate fluently in English
  • Tolerate odors and noise associated with manufacturing operations
  • Travel throughout the manufacturing areas, buildings and campus to allow personal observations of equipment and facilities associated with responsibilities
  • Travel to customer and vendor facilities as required
  • Accommodate a flexible work schedule
  • Proficiency in computer programs for engineering such as Office 365 applications and AutoCad
  • Manufacturing experience is a plus. E.g. Mixing, coating, drying, web handling, or slitting
  • GMP experience is a plus

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