Job Title: Project Manager - Engineering

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will manage capital projects, support innovation and cost-saving programs, and lead continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects up to $1.0MM, focusing on savings, innovation, and infrastructure.
• Manage and prioritize a portfolio of projects concurrently.
• Support innovation and cost-saving programs by investigating, estimating, and summarizing proposals.
• Lead focused improvement initiatives such as loss reduction, material quality improvement, and safety improvements.
• Provide maintenance management and technical support, including root cause analysis for breakdowns and developing preventive maintenance programs.

Essential Skills

• Project management
• Engineering
• AutoCAD
• Project coordination
• Project engineering
• Experience in a manufacturing environment

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering
• 2 years of experience in manufacturing with progressively increasing responsibilities, preferably in the Food & Beverage industry
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated training and communication skills
• Experience in collecting and disseminating data
• Strong computer skills: MS Office products, MS Project, SAP, AutoCAD, PLC programming is valuable
• Experience in production management, maintenance supervision and planning, and project engineering is valuable, especially in the Food & Beverage industry

Work Environment

This position is based at a manufacturing plant in Suffolk, VA. The candidate will work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, using a range of technologies and equipment. The role may involve shift work and requires adherence to safety and quality standards.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $60.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Suffolk,VA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Feb 3, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $55 - $60