Project Manager – Consumer Products

Do you like to solve problems in an engaging, collaborative, team environment?

Are you excited about discovery, technical innovation, and achievement?

Does working in a flexible culture with professional growth opportunities, a family friendly vibe, and smart, caring colleagues make for a great day?

If so, consider an employment opportunity at Foth and join these members who enjoy their employment experience.

Foth Production Solutions, LLC is currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Project Manager who is looking for new learning experiences, opportunities for career growth, and a desire to contribute to our clients’ success.

This position will be working out of either our Production Solutions Business Unit local office or remote locations..

Foth Production Solutions works closely with Fortune 500 companies to develop engineering-led solutions for the most complex consumer product production challenges.

From small, single discipline projects to large multi-disciplined, turnkey projects, Foth’s commitment to personalized, client-centered service and long-term relationships never wavers.

Our clients lead a broad range of industries and they leverage our team members’ experiences to support projects for new product introductions or line installations, custom machine solutions for unique packaging or product making needs, or systems analysis leading to throughput and efficiency gains.

Primary Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary point of contact with the client for project activitiesWork with clients to develop scope and proposals, resolve conflicts, and build the Foth-Client relationshipDevelop and execute projects within budget, schedule and contractual commitmentsManage all project activities in accordance with the schedule and take responsibility for overall execution of workDocument and execute all changes in scope of projectDevelop new business opportunities through excellent project executionDirect and coordinate the engineering design team, subcontractor activities, scope of work, and contract specificationsAnticipate project staffing needs and provide input to the selection of project team membersEstablish objectives and provide performance feedback for project team membersWork with procurement resources to solicit, bid, analyze and award installation services/contractsProvide direction related to procurement of parts and equipment and develop or assist with the development of procurement plans when requiredEstablish project safety plans and ensure its communication to all employees on the jobPromote, support, and monitor safety policies of Foth and Foth’s clientsTravel as needed for data gathering, design reviews, installs, start-ups and troubleshootingWork closely with construction management resources during installation phase of projectsDevelop or assist with the development of installation, technical check-out, and start-up plansWork with, and sometimes act as, the start-up leader on the installation portion of project; coordinate OEM service representatives and contractorsAnticipate problems and work with client, engineering, OEM’s, subcontractors, and project teams to provide corrective actionsWork internally and with the client to identify and execute efficiency gains for work processes
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Packaging, or Chemical) or equivalent technical experience7+ years of professional engineering project management experience within the consumer products or manufacturing industry
Required experience performing the following within the last 5 years:
Contract knowledgeProject financial trackingMS Project, Word, and ExcelProposal generationPresentationsCapital project management
Preferred Qualifications/Experience:
7+ years of experience the pulp/paper and converting industry7+ years of experience the the food or beverage industryProject Management Professional Certification or ability to obtain within 24 months of start dateProfessional Engineer license or ability to obtain within 24 months of start dateWorking in a consultant environment
All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All locations are tobacco-free.

About Foth

Foth, the largest engineering and science consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, employs more than 600 members and operates in 26 locations to provide our national and international clients with convenient, personal services.

Our dynamic science and engineering teams at Foth are organized into business units
– Environment Solutions, Infrastructure Solutions, and Production Solutions
– each comprised of extraordinary talent embodying decades of knowledge and specialized expertise.

We bring our 80 year history of success and interdisciplinary knowledge to every client we serve, understanding their business, providing trusted advice, and developing customized, innovative solutions with remarkable energy and ingenuity.

Foth provides engineers, scientists, and other talented professionals an award-winning employment experience, including flexibility to balance work and life.

We take on our clients’ toughest challenges which provides meaningful project assignments working alongside creative and dedicated team members.

Foth’s commitment to our members is demonstrated by annually reinvesting 5% of professional fee revenues in professional development activities.

Our work environment is professional, collaborative, and fun.

Each day, we work together in a unified, values-based culture, helping our clients’ achieve their goals and improving the world we live in.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference!