About Us:
BW Flexible Systems is a global manufacturer of packaging systems that fill and bag thousands of food and non-food products. Our packaging systems are designed and manufactured to maximize the efficiency and lifetime value of our customers’ packaging lines. Our range of machinery includes form-fill-seal, feeding, bag filling and sealing, pouch-making equipment, flow-wrap, reclosable packaging solutions, palletizing, stretch-wrapping and more.
Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.
Job Description:
The Senior Project Manager (SPM) is responsible for executing complex, high-risk development projects from scope definition through completion. As a member of the Global Innovation team, they serve as the primary customer-facing team member to align customer beta requirements with operational execution. They are responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing standard work concentrated on project communication, risk, scope, and financial management. The Senior Project Manager encourages others to discover, develop and apply their talents enabling them to reach their full potential. This role actively engages in our Lean journey by building and acting on continuous improvement and development opportunities.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
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Obtain and review project details including customer expectations, OEM quotes, and Product Requirement documents to develop the project scope.
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Collaborate with Product Line Leaders to understand high-level customer needs and translate them into actionable scope for the development team.
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Estimate the cost required to execute the project scope including but not limited to project management, engineering, third party equipment/labor, etc.
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Calculate the corresponding cost of the project with the sales team to achieve the target margin and revenue.
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Develop and execute a communication plan with the customer and operations team for beta machines and initial orders.
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Identify and minimize risk through the completion of the project.
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Coordinate with Purchasing team to procure necessary third-party equipment.
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Travel to customer sites as necessary to develop a scope, validate project completion or other required interactions.
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Align engineering and operational execution schedules with the project targets.
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Organize customer visits, FAT’s, and SATs as needed.
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Support customers during product roll-out and beyond validation to ensure satisfaction.
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Monitor project finances and audit compared to actual cost incurred.
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Manage third party suppliers to ensure commitments to projects are met.
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Conduct on site activities for beta machines and initial orders including third party integration, installation support, commissioning, and startup.
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Validate customer expectations to the completed project and customer acceptance activities.
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Evaluate project performance, identify improvement, and modify standard work accordingly.
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Other responsibilities as needed.
Basic Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree
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6+ years managing complex innovation projects.
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Ability to travel up to 20%.
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Background with capital equipment project execution
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Experience with packaging equipment or in the packaging industry.
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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.
Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.
Company:
BW Flexible Systems
What We Do
We’re Building A Better World.
We’re more than just a successful capital equipment and engineering solutions firm. We’re an organization fiercely committed to improving the lives of our team members across the globe. By providing meaningful work in an environment of care and compassion, we send them home fulfilled by their time with us, rather than drained by it. We understand what every human being on the planet desires: to know that who they are and what they do matter. As a business, we have a unique opportunity to let them know that they do.
Through our Truly Human Leadership culture and personal growth initiatives, we help them become their best selves. And when we bring out their best, they give their best. To their work, their team members and friends, our customers and suppliers, the people in the communities in which they work and live, and--most important of all--to their families. And before you know it, a better job has helped build a better world!
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