Sr Proposal Manager

Overview

Manager for a dynamic, solution-oriented group to manage the team of
Capital Solutions Engineers & Proposal Engineers
at our York, Pa Technical Center. This role will be a core part of the program management and capital engineering teams at Graham, responsible for scoping new projects and selecting the best capital equipment to help Graham win new business through our Quoting Process. The role will also be a key contributor to maintaining and improving Graham’s equipment standards as well as updating our infrastructure and plant layout databases.

• Works closely with the engineering and commercial teams to define project scopes, create Cost Estimates, and supply Price Quotes for the manufacturing equipment and tooling needed to produce rigid plastic packaging as part of our new business bidding process
• Create and update plant layouts as part of developing new equipment estimates
• Perform utility and plant infrastructure analysis to understand what additional support equipment is needed to support the new manufacturing equipment.
• Establish and improve Graham’s equipment standards and specifications to ensure our production equipment meets all of our performance expectations
• Identifies opportunities for improvements to our systems, processes ,and tools.
• Works closely with the Engineering and Operation teams to recommend and justify equipment, upgrades, or/and modifications for low cost, high efficiency, solutions.
• Oversee the ongoing maintenance of plant layouts and infrastructure databases
• Supports PMO team as Subject Mater Expert & Equipment Engineers for installation and management of equipment installations & modifications required for designated Equipment Projects as part of the Capital Project Management Team.

• Engineering Bachelor’s Degree (Advanced Degree Work completed) with approximately 20 years of experience in a manufacturing operations environment leading or owning the manufacturing & project management process.
• CAD experience with Manufacturing Layouts (AutoCAD Preferred). 3D Modeling experience.
• Good understanding of Electrical & Mechanical systems and utilities.
• Good understanding of Blow Molding Tooling requirements.
• Understanding of properties of Water, air, & electricity for the needs of production equipment.
• Experience with plastics manufacturing, preferably the design of Plastic Bottles, manufacturing line and equipment.
• Prior experience developing project scopes and cost estimates.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and engage teams and individuals across multiple disciplines.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills: the ability to ask the right questions, help frame logical conclusions and arrive at effective and potentially creative solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication competencies.
• Good technical writing skills
• Excel & MS Project at an Advanced level.
• Good Team Building Skills.

The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.

Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.