Project Manager

A leading international food manufacturer is looking for a Project Manager to develop and execute engineering and CAPEX projects as part of a massive brownfield plant expansion project. This position reports to the Supply Chain Director.

About the Project Manager Role:

In this role, you will be responsible to prepare and manage overall master project programme schedule, integrating work breakdown structure for progress measurement, scheduling, cost estimating and project control to keep all project progress on track.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and successfully executing project plans in accordance with established schedule, cost and performance standards
• Managing all activities associated with capital project execution to include equipment layout and scope development, vendor selection and requests for quotes, purchase order generation, contractor selection, on-site supervision during the installation and start-up of equipment, and proper tagging and accounting of new equipment
• Track and report progress as required against project deliverables
• Ensure that all necessary safe work practices are adhered by all parties
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting (monthly/quarterly)
• Lead strategic short term and long-term capital forecast for the region
• Coordinate training of on-site personnel as needed for system operation and maintenance
• Provide technical support to customers throughout Asia with regards to pallet handling solutions
• Ensure proper handoff of completed projects to include as-built drawings, maintenance and operations manuals, and spare parts lists
• Implement and drive process reliability systems in the region by providing guidance to plants on effective implementation and ensures adequate processes and systems are in place for performance tracking, and benchmarking of best practices between plants in the region

Key Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field of study
• Minimum eight years' project management experience within the food manufacturing environment
• Prior CAPEX project management experience within brownfield plant expansion projects is highly preferable
• Detailed with excellent problem-solving skills, proactive, good team player and able to meet tight deadline
• Ability to multi-tasks and prioritize workload while delivering high accuracy/quality works
• Positive attitude, independent and fast learner
• Possess good leadership, skill and able to lead consultant team to accomplish given assignments
• Strong verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills, good leadership and highly motivated

This company is renowned globally for their brand excellence and industry expertise. With such iconic brand names, they are one of the market leaders in their category.

If you are seeking for an integral, dynamic and crucial Project Manager role handling an exciting plant expansion project, this is the role for you.

To apply, please click "APPLY NOW" or email Shanggar Ganesh at shanggar.ganesh@ambition.com.my. Data provided is for recruitment purposes only.

Due to the volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

JTK Number: JTKSM 995 | Company Registration Number: 201301019088 (1048918-T)

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