Project Manager
Project Manager
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute projects to meet delivery, cost, and quality targets
- Lead contractor and subcontractor teams to meet plant requirements
- Monitor project costs and scope
- Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Assist in CAPEX application processes
- Ensure SHER and food safety compliance across all projects
- Manage Plant and general plant projects
- Provide dairy processing expertise across the group
- Support the Plant Manager in improving production efficiency and reducing costs
- Conduct technical audits on production lines with reporting and recommendations
- Participate in weekly performance meetings and action planning
- Improve production line reliability and availability
- Train plant staff on operational best practices
- Conduct feasibility studies and resource optimisation
- Support knowledge transfer and staff development through training
- Provide technical input for CAPEX planning (3-year horizon)
- Align technical project plans with company strategy and resource availability
- Ensure adherence to best practice standards
- Liaise with engineering design firms, suppliers, and technology providers
- Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety and other statutory requirements
- Comply with the integrated Risk Management system in equipment design and operations
Required Skills:
- B.Tech/Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (mechanical focus preferred)
- PMP Certification (advantageous)
- 8-10 years of team and project management in FMCG environment
- Strong administrative, planning, and organisational skills
- Excellent leadership and project management capabilities
- Advanced computer skills: MS Project, Word, Excel, Outlook, AutoCAD, ERP systems
- Strong communication, management, and leadership abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
- Willingness to work overtime as per plant requirements
- In-depth knowledge of dairy plant operations and equipment
- Proficient with PLCs, SCADA, and various control systems
- Skilled in project management software and MS Projects
- High attention to detail with strong analytical and decision-making skills
- Experience supporting commercial strategies and product development
- Ability to design and implement operational solutions
- Proven ability to resolve engineering issues effectively and efficiently
- Track record of delivering capital projects within time and budget
- Skilled in supplier negotiations and tender processes
- Experienced in setting project targets and managing budgets
- Proven success in managing complex engineering projects
Desired Skills:
- Manager
- Project
- Compliance
- Engineering