We are seeking an energetic, self-motivated Project Manager to join our high-performing team within the food and beverage manufacturing industry. This is a unique opportunity to lead critical capital engineering and plant operations projects that directly impact the efficiency and scalability of our production facilities. If you thrive in a hands-on environment and are passionate about driving operational excellence, we want to hear from you.
In this role, you will act as a pivotal leader for capital expenditure (CapEx) initiatives, transitioning projects from initial conceptual design to finalized execution. You will drive significant impact by optimizing plant layouts and integrating advanced automation technologies to maximize throughput. By acting as the primary liaison between maintenance, engineering, and production teams, you will ensure that all technical upgrades align with long-term strategic objectives, resulting in measurable improvements to facility performance and operational uptime.
location: Camden, New Jersey
job type: Permanent
salary: $120,000 - 140,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Lead and execute end-to-end capital expenditure (CapEx) and operational projects.
- Collaborate directly with factory floor teams to align engineering designs with daily production requirements.
- Oversee the installation of new equipment, including automation and robotics initiatives.
- Develop technical designs, detailed plant layouts, and comprehensive project schedules.
- Manage project budgets and utilize planning tools to ensure milestones are met on time and within scope.
- Coordinate external vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to facilitate seamless project deployment across multiple sites.
- Identify operational bottlenecks and implement targeted engineering solutions to improve plant performance indicators.
qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related technical discipline).
Minimum 4-5+ years of hands-on project management experience within the food & beverage manufacturing sectors (e.g., meat packaging, cold storage, automated processing).
Strong foundational knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems, facility layouts, and manufacturing automation.
Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and external vendor relationships.
Flexibility to travel up to 25% to support project deployments at regional facilities.
skills:
energetic,self-motivated,vendor relationships,maintenance,plant operations
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
