Project Management Engineer

Company: Berry Plastics
Location: Evansville
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

OverviewBerry Global, headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, is committed to its mission of 'Always Advancing to Protect What's Important.' With $13 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2019 on a combined pro forma basis from operations, Berry is a leading global supplier of a broad range of innovative nonwoven, flexible, and rigid products used every day within consumer and industrial end markets. Berry operates over 290 manufacturing facilities worldwide, on six continents, and employs over 48,000 individuals.At Berry, we pursue excellence in all that we do and are always advancing to improve the way we work along with the products and services we provide. Our culture fosters trust and partnerships through appreciation, acknowledgement, and inclusion. At Berry, we are continuously improving to support our mission and exemplify our values of partnerships, excellence, growth, and safety. To learn more about Berry, visit .As a member of the Closures, Bottles and Specialty Team, a Project Management Engineer will have accountability to deliver the results of a project in the context of agreed-upon internal or external customer expectations, commitments and constraints. The Project Manager will have direct accountability for delivering projects on time and at or below budget. This position will work closely with Customers, Sales, Design Engineers, Product Development Engineers, Corporate Engineering, Manufacturing and Product Line Management to lead projects related to capacity expansion, asset replacement or major refurbishment, and commercialization of new products that will ultimately lead to profitability and growth.Preferred location is Evansville, IN or Satellite Team Office.ResponsibilitiesProject team leader with the authority to execute within the boundaries of the project, to enforce or influence behaviors or actions of the project team necessary to attain the results for which they are accountableAccountability to deliver the results of a project in the context of agreed-upon internal or external customer expectations, commitment and constraintsCoordinate and manage all aspects of projects from planning, capex development and approvals, project execution, asset commercialization, and project close out per Berry Global proceduresSole responsibility to develop and communicate time, cost, and project deliverables to leadership and project stakeholders.Responsible for reporting deviations on time, cost, and deliverable project components to senior management as project progressesMust be assertive, creative and data driven to keep projects on time and within budget to meet deliverables while practicing intelligent risk management (such as FMEA) with consultation from team members, peers, and senior managementResponsible for adherence to Berry, industry, and/or regulatory proceduresResponsible for closing a project and conducting a post project review for the continuous improvement of Berry Global on future projectsStage gate and Planview ownership from appointed stage through project close outPartners with the core team in the development and execution of the project plan:Ensuring the Scope of the project is aligned and clearly communicated (what's in and what's out of scope)Development of the project schedule, ensuring all tasks and actions are identified and aligned by the core team.Define clear project goals and metrics, and ensure project is on-track to meet those metricsLead team in identifying Risks/Issues, developing contingencies/mitigation plans, and managing the Risks/Issues. Clearly communicating to the team and stakeholdersDrive decisions and resolution of issues within the project teamResponsible for communications between different members of the team. Sharing information, holding weekly communications meetings with the extended team, making sure all members know what other members and functions are doing, and ensuring all team members have access to the required information they need to complete their tasks.Provide guidance and direction to the team, and help team members with tasks when necessary.Recognize and celebrate accomplishments and exceptional performancePerformance MeasurementsMeet or exceed the project timing as measured by Internally Qualified/Production Capable by capex dateCapex spend at or below budgetUnit cost at or below the originally quoted unit cost factoring in for scope changes.CIO's to be measured by CIO $'s on new product launches to $0 within first 3 months of launch, adjusting for CIO's with root causes that are unrelated to the part design and part performance.QualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent experience in technical or operational fields5 years' experience in related fields - injection, compression, and/or closure experience preferredProject Management experience - Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plusAbility to travel as needed (20-50%) - domestic and internationallyExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong presentation skills - ability to create and deliver content in a clearly and conciselyKnowledge in statistical methods and programs (SPC/DOE/MiniTab)Self-motivated with ability to prioritize, multi-task, be a proactive thinker, and be results-orientedStrong leadership, organizational, and negotiation skills to lead cross functional teams (technical, operational, supply chain, commercial)Strong analytical and problem solving skills are required for data driven project managementResponsibilities - Project team leader with the authority to execute within the boundaries of the project, to enforce or influence behaviors or actions of the project team necessary to attain the results for which they are accountable - Accountability to deliver the results of a project in the context of agreed-upon internal or external customer expectations, commitment and constraints - Coordinate and manage all aspects of projects from planning, capex development and approvals, project execution, asset commercialization, and project close out per Berry Global procedures - Sole responsibility to develop and communicate time, cost, and project deliverables to leadership and project stakeholders. - Responsible for reporting deviations on time, cost, and deliverable project components to senior management as project progresses - Must be assertive, creative and data driven to keep projects on time and within budget to meet deliverables while practicing intelligent risk management (such as FMEA) with consultation from team members, peers, and senior management - Responsible for adherence to Berry, industry, and/or regulatory procedures - Responsible for closing a project and conducting a post project review for the continuous improvement of Berry Global on future projects - Stage gate and Planview ownership from appointed stage through project close out - Partners with the core team in the development and execution of the project plan: - Ensuring the Scope of the project is aligned and clearly communicated (what's in and what's out of scope) - Development of the project schedule, ensuring all tasks and actions are identified and aligned by the core team. - Define clear project goals and metrics, and ensure project is on-track to meet those metrics - Lead team in identifying Risks/Issues, developing contingencies/mitigation plans, and managing the Risks/Issues. Clearly communicating to the team and stakeholders - Drive decisions and resolution of issues within the project team - Responsible for communications between different members of the team. Sharing information, holding weekly communications meetings with the extended team, making sure all members know what other members and functions are doing, and ensuring all team members have access to the required information they need to complete their tasks. - Provide guidance and direction to the team, and help team members with tasks when necessary. - Recognize and celebrate accomplishments and exceptional performance Performance Measurements - Meet or exceed the project timing as measured by Internally Qualified/Production Capable by capex date - Capex spend at or below budget - Unit cost at or below the originally quoted unit cost factoring in for scope changes. - CIO's to be measured by CIO $'s on new product launches to $0 within first 3 months of launch, adjusting for CIO's with root causes that are unrelated to the part design and part performance.

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