Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging serving multiple industries. The Engineering Project Manager will lead full-cycle projects involving mobile and material handling equipment, develop network-wide cost and energy-efficiency strategies, and collaborate with manufacturing, warehousing, procurement, engineering, IT, vendors, and external solution providers.
Responsibilities
- Research, recommend, and specify material handling solutions for various applications across manufacturing and warehousing logistics
- Develop and execute replacement strategies, budgets, project plans, and timelines
- Stay current on mobile equipment trends, battery technologies (Lithium, Fast Charge, Opportunity Charge, etc.), and energy consumption strategies
- Lead initiatives such as propane-to-electric lift conversions, electric yard spotters, and green energy credit programs
- Implement telemetry systems to optimize mobile equipment usage and performance
- Analyze maintenance and repair trends with vendors and operations leaders to identify cost-saving solutions
- Create business cases and capital acquisition requests for equipment purchases or leases
- Manage projects and assets using SAP
- Collaborate with Procurement on equipment purchasing, scheduling, and setup
- Serve as a liaison between Manufacturing, Distribution Operations, Engineering, IT, and external solution providers
- Recommend new warehouse/distribution center technologies based on operational needs
- Communicate effectively with Engineering and Operations leadership
- Provide technical troubleshooting and ongoing support
- Offer insights into processes affecting direct and indirect operating costs
- Uphold and promote customer’s corporate safety standards
Skills
- BS degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 5–10 years of experience in multi-facility distribution operations
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead cross-disciplinary teams
- High analytical ability; skilled in data analysis and clear communication (written and verbal)
- Ability to create, view, and interpret CAD drawings
- Experience with various types of material handling equipment and storage/retrieval systems
- Familiarity with SAP for project management
- Background in warehouse data analytics and telemetry systems
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Paid vacation and sick days
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
- Wellness program
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health; specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work
- Constant opportunities for advancement
- Skills development
- Advanced education programs
- Training and development programs and courses available through MyLearning
- Company and industry training curricula
- Support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union)
- A Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization
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