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Project Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Management

Job in Elk Grove Village, Cook County, Illinois, 60009, USA
Listing for: Ardagh Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-22
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 111000 - 166000 USD Yearly USD 111000.00 166000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below



Role Description
The primary role of the Project Manager is to provide technical support and project coordination for mid-sized capital, strategic, and efficiency projects/initiatives. To develop project cost estimates and schedules, design solutions for facility and equipment projects, manage assigned projects to successful completion, and complete work at or under budget. In addition, the Project Manager will provide support to help plants meet OEE and spoilage targets as needed.



Role Description
The primary role of the Project Manager is to provide technical support and project coordination for mid-sized capital, strategic, and efficiency projects/initiatives. To develop project cost estimates and schedules, design solutions for facility and equipment projects, manage assigned projects to successful completion, and complete work at or under budget. In addition, the Project Manager will provide support to help plants meet OEE and spoilage targets as needed.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan, coordinate and manage capital projects from project approval to project close
  • Responsible for managing safety (EH&S) on all projects.
  • May supervise project engineers and support Sr. Project Managers on larger Capex projects as needed.
  • Work with AutoCAD drawings as needed. Ability to create, edit, and update is preferred.
  • Support plants on facility project needs (may include civil, electrical, and mechanical areas), problem solving, support systems and provide technical guidance as needed.
  • Support development and provide detailed technical specifications for RFQ/RFP related to equipment and conveying purchases and installations
  • Participate in development of project cost estimates for capital approval request (CAR) submittal.
  • SAP documents management i.e. drawings, project cost reporting
  • Work with procurement to issue and manage 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.
  • Communicate project status to all business stakeholders as required
  • Manage projects on sites or plants that will run on a 24/7 basis, 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 (preferred).
  • Minimum 5-10 years’ work experience in engineering and/or high-speed manufacturing (can and/or end making/packaging) preferred
  • Experience leading and/or successfully completing projects
  • Ability to travel 50-75% of calendar year (mostly domestic but may include some international travel)
  • Self-starter, ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal/team skills
  • Knowledge of high-speed manufacturing processes.
  • Excellent analytical and mechanical skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong Project Management skills, experience using MS Project (or equivalent).
  • Preferred software experience: SAP, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.

Ardagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners. A subsidiary of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group and a leading industry metal packaging company, Ardagh Metal Packaging employs more than 6,300 people across Europe, North America and Brazil, with sales of approximately $4.7 billion.

Ardagh Metal Packaging believes that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued and can work to their full potential. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you’ll enjoy the journey!

Ardagh Metal Packaging - North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made…

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