Sr Manager Projects

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.

With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.

Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.

OUR VISION:

Being the customer service company in the world.

OUR PURPOSE:

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

Job Requisition #: 033417 Sr Manager Projects (Open)

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

* Responsible for multiple concurrent projects and providing technical guidance to Engineers. * Functional expert managing the design, development, acquisition, installation, maintenance, repair and overhauling for equipment and tooling. * Conducts project review meetings, evaluates project feasibility and develops project proposals and coordinates approved projects. Develops and tracks project scope, tasks, resources, budgets and schedules. Prepares project status reports for senior management. * Ensures standardization of training, equipment and tooling, maintenance, and capital investment. Assists with the development of training material and conducts training when appropriate. * Continually evaluates engineering requirements, current procedures, and equipment and recommends changes and modifications to ensure optimal efficiency, safety and longevity. * Supports annual budget preparation and monitors budget. Participates in planning sessions for capital expense, operational improvements and strategic growth. * Develops and manages equipment suppliers and third party engineering relationships. Directs engineering activities of third party engineering resources for facilities, equipment and tooling, including design, build, installation and servicing. * Stays current on engineering trends in developing technologies and practices. * Incorporates safety measures are within design specifications, ensuring guards and safety features are working, and promoting safety practices and habits, etc. * Performs managerial duties including communicating goals and objectives, applying company policies, staffing, training, and coaching, recommending salary increases, administering discipline, ensuring positive colleague relations, and reviewing colleague performance. * Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

* Typically possesses Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 12+ years of experience.

Knowledge and Skills

* Possesses thorough knowledge of engineering and its application, including industrial instrumentation, electrical systems, manufacturing processes, chemical concepts, and lean manufacturing concepts. * Experienced in managing large teams of professionals and/or junior Managers. * Possesses excellent interpersonal, communications, computer, planning, and project management skills. * Strong technical acumen and understanding of financial concepts (cost analysis, budgets). * Adept at prioritizing competing demands. * Demonstrates professionalism, diplomacy, and the ability to bring about agreement between colleagues in sensitive situations while maintaining positive relationships. * Proficiency in relevant Engineering software (e.g. CAD). * PMP, CAPM, or comparable project management certification desired.

At Greif, we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.

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EEO Statement:

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We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.

For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.