Lead complex, multi-disciplinary capital projects within pharmaceutical and life sciences manufacturing environments, managing scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, and overall project execution.
Manage multiple concurrent projects involving packaging and manufacturing equipment, production line upgrades, facility expansions, warehouse systems, cold rooms, VLMs, and facility/building improvements.
Lead production line shutdowns, equipment replacements, installations, relocations, and cutovers, developing detailed shutdown strategies, sequencing, resource plans, contingency plans, and recovery schedules to minimize manufacturing downtime.
Provide strong hands-on floor leadership, coordinating Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Automation, Operations, EHS, contractors, vendors, and system integrators to drive daily execution and resolve field issues.
Lead packaging equipment installation and upgrade projects, including fillers, inspection systems, labeling equipment, conveyors, cartoners, case packers, serialization systems, and related manufacturing infrastructure.
Develop and manage integrated project schedules, budgets, forecasts, milestones, change orders, risks, and dependencies, providing clear project status, financial reporting, and escalation to site and senior leadership.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline required
7–10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences environments, including engineering, capital project management, or manufacturing project execution
Proven experience leading end-to-end capital projects from planning through installation, startup, and operational handoff, with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, and project delivery
Demonstrated experience managing production line shutdowns, equipment installations, replacements, relocations, and cutovers, with a strong track record of coordinating floor activities and minimizing manufacturing downtime
Strong technical project experience with packaging, fill/finish, inspection systems, manufacturing equipment, facility infrastructure, and/or warehouse/logistics systems; experience with cold rooms, temperature-controlled storage, and Vertical Lift Modules is highly preferred
Proven ability to lead on-floor project execution, coordinating with all levels of stakeholders in complex GMP manufacturing environments.
Proficiency with project planning and scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, with demonstrated experience in integrated schedules, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, risk management, change management, and executive project reporting.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
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