Senior Project Manager

Purpose of the role:

Manages R&D/ metal lightweighting, down-gauging and/or process improvement projects to achieve the desired technical objectives, and maintain projet budget directives.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develops the project plan for all key departmental projects around metal light-weighting, down-gauging, new product designs, and process improvement. 
• Manages the key departmental projects through all phases from idea conception to full plant rollout and commercialization. 
• Writes the CARs and enures that the timelines and budget targets are met or exceeded for the key department projects. 
• Identifies potential can and/ or end lightweighting opportunities. 
• Provides engineering capital estimates to the business for can and/or end modifications. 
• Provides technical support to technical licensees in teh areas of metal cost reduction, technical documentation and product problem resolution. 
• Support Marketing programs to develop new products that meet customer requirements and top line growth targets. 
• Execute Development Engineering Department Goals. 

Requirements: 

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the packaging industry
• BS in a Scientific or engineering discipline
• Strong project management skills 
• Excellent interpersonal/teamwork skills 
• Working knowledge of can making technology 
• Can and End making process expertise
• Excellent verbal and written skills 
• Structured problem-solving skills 
• Minitab and basic statistics 
• Microsoft Office (word, Excel, Project) 
• Working kmowledge of process capability studies 
• Design of experiments experience 
• Failure Mode Effect Analysis-design and process 
• Good at follow up and performing detailed work 
• Project risk analysis and the ability to make appropriate decisions under pressure 
• SAP capability for project spending and tracking 
• Financial basics for CAR preparation 
• Greenbelt/ Blackbelt skill set desirable 
• Ability to travel up to 50% as needed

Ardagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners. A subsidiary of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group and a leading industry metal packaging company, Ardagh Metal Packaging employs more than 6,300 people across Europe, North America and Brazil, with sales of approximately $4.7 billion.

Ardagh Metal Packaging believes that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued and can work to their full potential. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you’ll enjoy the journey!

Ardagh Metal Packaging - North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.

The anticipated base annual salary range for this role is between $108,700 and $163,100 per year.  This role is bonus eligible. The bonus incentive program is based on company meeting or exceeding targets. Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate and is only applicable for roles that are based out of Illinois. The final salary will be determined after considering relevant factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and work location, where appropriate.

Ardagh Metal Packaging also offer a comprehensive benefits program including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage with an opportunity to earn a medical/prescription premium reduction by completing a qualified wellness activity. The Company also offers a 401(k) Plan. Ardagh Metal Packaging benefits may be amended at any time.