Project Manager, Paint, Coatings & Adhesives

Project Manager, Paint, Coatings & Adhesives

Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We have a position for a Project Manager, Coating & Bonding Equipment Commissioning to work onsite at our client in Warsaw, IN.

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of coating and bond equipment commissioning activities.
• Organize and manage contractors, vendors, and service providers throughout project phases.
• Develop project schedules, track milestones, and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, quality, and operations teams to support successful startup.
• Oversee equipment installation readiness, testing, validation, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify project risks, issues, and dependencies; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Facilitate meetings, communicate project status, and provide regular updates to leadership.
• Manage punch lists, open items, and final turnover documentation.
• Support process readiness, operator training, and handoff to operations.

• 10+ years of experience managing coating, bonding, adhesive, dispensing, paint, sealing, or similar manufacturing equipment installation and commissioning projects.
• Proven experience leading contractors, vendors, equipment suppliers, and internal teams through equipment startup, validation, and production readiness activities.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment commissioning, process validation, troubleshooting, and handoff to operations.
• Experience developing and managing project schedules, tracking milestones, managing punch lists, and driving issue resolution to meet startup timelines.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, or a related technical field (equivalent experience will be considered).

• 401 K with a match and immediate vesting
• Short-term & Long-term disability, life insurance and other optional benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Ongoing professional development opportunities including Technical Training and Leadership Development
• The opportunity to work on industry leading projects