TekniPlex

Sr Capital Project Manager

TekniPlex • $163K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, or related discipline).
  • 10-15 years of experience in capital project management in manufacturing environments (consumer goods, healthcare, or pharmaceutical preferred).
  • PMP certification or equivalent preferred.
  • Proven experience delivering multi-million-dollar projects in regulated industries.
  • Strong project management, budgeting, and cost control skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead execution of major capital projects from concept through commissioning.
  • Develop and manage project charters, business cases, scope, budgets, and risk mitigation plans.
  • Ensure adherence to corporate engineering standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
  • Oversee procurement processes for capital equipment for cost efficiency and compliance.
  • Partner with operations, R&D, supply chain, and finance to plan capital budgets.
  • Translate business needs into project objectives that drive productivity and compliance.
  • Supervise and mentor direct reports to improve skills and accountability.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution.
  • Flexible work hours and remote work opportunities.
  • Performance-based bonus incentives.
  • Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Senior Capital Project Manager

Capital Project Management
  • Lead end-to-end execution of major capital projects (typically USD $2-20M) from concept through commissioning and handover.
  • Develop and manage project charters, business cases, scope, budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation plans.
  • Adherence to and development of Communication Standards
    • Tekni-Plex site operations
    • Compliance with governmental regulations, reviews, and enforcement
    • Sales and Commercial operations
    • Supply chain management
    • Tax/Finance/Accounting
    • Human Resources administration
    • Safety Policies
    • Contractor and vendor management
  • Ensure adherence to corporate engineering standards, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and safety requirements.
  • Oversee procurement processes for capital equipment, ensuring cost efficiency and technical compliance.
  • Technical specification creation for manufacturing equipment platforms & processes.

Strategic Planning and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Partner with operations, R&D, supply chain, and finance to prioritize and plan annual capital budgets.
  • Translate business needs into project objectives and technical solutions that drive productivity, capacity, and compliance.
  • Provide regular updates to senior management and governance committees on project status, financial performance, and risk exposure.

Leadership and Team Development
  • Supervise and mentor direct reports, fostering skill development and accountability. Add in expectations of development of team members
  • Promote a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement in project execution.
  • Contribute to cross-functional training and development of engineering staff in project management best practices.
  • Outcome minded understanding the difference between effort vs. outcome.

Compliance and Governance
  • Ensure all capital projects comply with regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO, environmental, and local authorities).
  • Maintain accurate documentation and ensure readiness for audits and inspections within the standard CPMO database.
  • Champion sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives in capital investments.

Continuous Improvement
  • Lead post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and improve capital project methodologies.
  • Implement standardized tools and systems for project tracking, cost control, and performance measurement.

What skills do you bring to the role?

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, or related discipline).
  • PMP certification or equivalent professional project management qualification preferred.

Experience
  • 10-15 years of progressively responsible experience in capital project management within a manufacturing environment (consumer goods, healthcare, or pharmaceutical preferred).
  • Proven track record in delivering complex, multi-million-dollar projects in GMP or regulated industries.
  • Experience leading small teams and managing contractors and vendors.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Strong project management, budgeting, and cost control skills.
  • Autocad proficiency
  • Deep understanding of engineering design, construction, commissioning, and validation processes.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage risk and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Proficiency in project management software (MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent).
  • Arc Flash/IR processes

Strategic Characterics
  • Strategic Agility: Aligns capital investments with business priorities and long-term goals.
  • Execution Excellence: Delivers projects safely, efficiently, and to defined performance standards.
  • Collaboration: Builds strong cross-functional partnerships to achieve shared objectives.
  • Innovation: Drives continuous improvement in technology, process, and project delivery.
  • People Leadership: Coaches and develops others to enhance team capability.

The compensation range for this position is $163,000 plus target bonus incentive.

About TekniPlex

Tekni-Plex is a global packaging and materials science company that develops and manufactures innovative packaging solutions for a variety of industries, including healthcare, food and beverage, and personal care. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey. Tekni-Plex has more than 7000 employees and operates manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company's products include medical tubing, pharmaceutical blister films, food packaging, and more. Tekni-Plex is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about TekniPlex
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Food & Beverages
Founded
1967
* Ladders Estimates

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