Program Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Nebraska, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee intricate capital projects that are directly associated with the production of PET preforms and rigid containers.

• Evaluate new products from a manufacturing standpoint.

• Manage multiple projects across various sites from initial concept to qualification, taking overall responsibility for productivity, timelines, and budget.

• Assist in productivity and cost reduction initiatives within manufacturing facilities.

• Generate bills of materials for new capital projects and support the capital appropriation process.

• Ensure incorporation of corporate safety and environmental standards into the project scope and budget.

• Upon receiving approval, refine feasibility studies with input from Regional Directors, Plant Managers, and Plant resources into a mutually acceptable action implementation plan that aligns with cost and timing parameters.

• Assess plant infrastructure, layout, and equipment to meet project specifications.

• Formulate and manage plans for upgrade and expansion needs.

• Analyze and evaluate the performance and costs associated with new, proposed, or existing equipment.

• Address and resolve technical, timing, and budgetary issues related to projects as they emerge.

• Publish weekly reports on project status, detailing progress and challenges.

• Develop and maintain division-level technical specifications, standards, and documentation for the Operations Engineering department.

• Regularly communicate with plants to understand long-term project performance and assist in resolving plant-related issues.

• Review and provide feedback on plant CEAV requests to ensure accuracy and adherence to standards.

• Travel approximately 60% of the time.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in mechanical or electrical engineering.

• At least seven years of professional engineering experience in the plastics packaging sector, which includes seven years of project management experience.

• Familiarity with plant layouts and infrastructure equipment.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple resources and complex projects effectively.

• Strong interpersonal abilities to convey technical information and complete project tasks.

• Robust management, communication, and interpersonal skills necessary to influence and manage multiple resources, most of whom do not report directly to the senior program manager.

• Experience in managing direct reports.

• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.

• Experience in assessing on-site manufacturing opportunities and managing on-site projects from inception to completion.

• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC).

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Flexible time off, starting with 80 hours of paid time off per year for full-time salaried employees.

• Company-paid holidays beginning at 8 days per year, which may vary by location.

• Wellbeing program and Employee Assistance Program.

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account.

• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, along with voluntary benefits.

• Paid Parental Leave.

• Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions.

• Tuition Reimbursement (subject to approval).

• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility based on hire date).