PROJECT MANAGER

Job Summary:

This is a full-time position responsible for managing projects that support our manufacturing equipment and facilities.

Essential Functions:

• Manage and execute all aspects of capital projects.

• Lead the development of project specifications with the requestor.

• Prepare and update a project plan using Microsoft Project or equivalent software.

• Prepare scopes of work (SOW) and requests for quote (RFQ) documents.

• Identify manufacturers, suppliers, integrators and contractors, and obtain competitive bids.

• Review quotes, provide purchase recommendations, submit purchase requisitions, and track costs.

• Plan, schedule and coordinate installation, commissioning and qualification activities.

• Prepare change control documentation, work instructions, equipment installation and operational qualification protocols, and summary reports as required.

• Ensure safety is designed into equipment.

• Ensure long-term maintenance and reliability practices are established.

• Contribute technical expertise to maximize equipment reliability and performance.

• Provide engineering solutions to address repetitive failures and other problems.

• Work closely with process owners on continuous improvement projects.

• Support maintenance, production and project management.

• Communicate effectively with AR associates, suppliers, contractors, and customers.

• Conduct yourself in a professional, respectful manner consistent with AR Guiding Principles, and embrace 6S LEAN culture.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Specifications:

• B.S. degree in Engineering
• A minimum of 3 years related experience
• PMP certification preferred
• A self-starting team player that can handle multiple and changing priorities
• Strong problem solving, decision making, and project management skills
• Strong analytical and computer skills
• Sound organization and communication skills
• Communicate fluently in English
• Tolerate odors and noise associated with manufacturing operations
• Travel throughout the manufacturing areas, buildings and campus to allow personal observations of equipment and facilities associated with responsibilities
• Travel to customer and vendor facilities as required
• Accommodate a flexible work schedule
• Proficiency in computer programs for engineering such as Office 365 applications and AutoCad
• Manufacturing experience is a plus. E.g. Mixing, coating, drying, web handling, or slitting
• GMP experience is a plus