Capital Equipment Project Manager

Capital Equipment Project Manager

Join our innovative team as a Capital Equipment Project Manager in Cincinnati, Ohio, where you will spearhead a portfolio of 25+ capital expenditure projects in a high-volume chemical manufacturing setting. This role provides a unique platform to manage multi-disciplinary projects across mechanical, electrical, and civil domains, ensuring performance optimization and compliance with industry standards. Tap into your engineering expertise to lead projects from conception to completion, ensuring they meet our rigorous standards of efficiency and quality. This position offers a dynamic work environment with significant opportunities for professional growth and tangible impacts on business outcomes.

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the complete lifecycle of multiple capital equipment projects, ensuring they adhere to predefined budgets and timelines.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to define project scopes, assess feasibility, and allocate necessary resources.
• Manage relationships with vendors and contractors to meet project objectives and deliver on time.
• Lead the process validation ensuring projects comply with quality standards and are completed timely.
• Seamlessly transition finished projects to operational teams with comprehensive documentation and training.
• Communicate effectively with customers to manage expectations and keep them updated on project progress.
• Handle customer inquiries and issues promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction remains high.
• Drive internal stakeholder engagements to gather critical information and facilitate decision-making processes.
• Develop and optimize production line layouts and modifications to enhance operational efficiency and safety.
• Create and collaborate on process flow diagrams alongside the process engineering team.
• Maintain compliance with HAZMAT requirements and other relevant regulations.
• Establish and uphold equipment standards to ensure consistency and reliability across projects.
• Identify and implement cost-saving measures within capital projects.
• Provide broad support for capital projects at various developmental stages across three facilities.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in project management within a process-oriented manufacturing environment like chemicals, food, or beverages.
• Proven track record of managing capital equipment projects, including budgeting and scheduling.
• Experience in multitasking across multiple-discipline projects including mechanical, electrical, and civil.
• Familiarity with engineering blueprints and relevant codes (NFPA, ASME, etc.).
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Gantt charts for project management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP certification.
• Experience in consumer products manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of APQP and/or validation processes.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Power BI.

Skills:

• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to align with various stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset for improvement and efficiency.
• Hands-on leadership with a propensity to foster teamwork and motivate teams.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with bonus potential and profit sharing.
• Comprehensive 401(k) plan with company match.
• Outstanding medical benefits including dental and vision, starting from the first month after employment.
• Supportive work-life balance initiatives averaging 40-45 hours per week.
• Generous paid time off including holidays, vacation, and personal days.