Ardagh Group

Sr. Project Manager

Ardagh Group$124K — $186K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
  • 15-20 years of experience in engineering and/or high-speed manufacturing (preferred)
  • Willing to travel 50-85% of the year (mostly domestic)
  • Excellent analytical and mechanical skills
  • Strong project management and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Create and update AutoCAD drawings as necessary
  • Plan and manage capital projects from approval to close, handling budgets from $0.5MM to $50MM+
  • Provide technical advice on facility project needs across various engineering areas
  • Develop technical specifications for RFQ/RFP related to equipment and installations
  • Manage project documentation in SAP, including drawings and purchase orders
  • Oversee project site management with a focus on safety and budget adherence
  • Collaborate with suppliers, plant teams, and contractors to ensure project objectives are met

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Life insurance coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid holidays and vacation time
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Access to apprenticeship programs
  • Opportunities for professional and personal development
Full Job Description
Role Description:

The primary role of the Sr. Project Manager is to provide technical support and project coordination for capital projects. To establish project cost estimates and schedules, design solutions for facility and equipment projects, manage projects to completion, and complete work at or under budget. In addition, the Sr. Project Manager will also provide technical support to help plants meet OEE and spoilage targets as needed.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Create and update AutoCad drawings as needed.
  • Plan, coordinate and manage capital projects from project approval to project close, with budgets from $0.5MM up to $50MM+.
  • Support other Sr. Project Managers on larger Capex projects as needed.
  • Provide technical advice to plants on facility project needs (may include civil, electrical, mechanical areas), problem solving, support systems (air, vacuum, ...) and other engineering expertise.
  • Develop detailed technical specifications for RFQ/RFP related to equipment and conveying purchases and installations
  • Develop project cost estimates for capital approval request (CAR) submittal
  • Manage SAP documents including drawings, purchase orders and goods receipts
  • May generate AutoCAD drawings for project cost estimating and implementation
  • Work with suppliers on scope, estimates, quotes, planning and execution.
  • Communicate effectively with other functional areas, plant operations teams, vendors and contractors.
  • Manage projects on site (in plants) that will run on a 24/7 basis and manage vendors and contractors, and work with plant teams to ensure work is done safely, on time, within budget, and meeting the project objectives.
  • Ensure plants have what they need to successfully operate and meet their objectives once project is complete.


Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
  • Minimum 15-20 years' work experience in engineering and/or high-speed manufacturing (can making/packaging) preferred
  • Ability to travel 50-85% of calendar year (mostly domestic but may include some international travel)
  • Self-starter
  • Excellent interpersonal/team skills
  • Knowledge of high speed manufacturing process
  • Excellent analytical and mechanical skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Strong Project Management skills
  • Preferred software experience: SAP, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project


The anticipated base annual salary range for this role is between $124,200.00 and $186,400.00 per year. This role is bonus eligible. The bonus incentive program is based on the company meeting or exceeding certain targets. Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate and is only applicable for roles that are based out of Illinois. The final salary will be determined after considering relevant factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, experience, and work location, where appropriate.

Benefits Offered:
  • Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Apprenticeship programs
  • Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups


Please note the compensation and benefits information above is accurate as of the date of this posting. Ardagh reserves the right to modify this information at any time in accordance with applicable law.

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global manufacturer of glass and metal packaging for food, beverage, and consumer goods. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Ardagh Group has over 110 manufacturing facilities in 22 countries and employs over 16,000 people. The company's customers include some of the world's largest food and beverage brands. Ardagh Group is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ARD.
Learn more about Ardagh Group
Size
16,400 employees
Market Cap
$462 million
Industry
Net Income
$35 million
5 Year Trend
+5.3%
Revenue
$6.7 billion
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