Job Summary
Manufacturer in the St. Albans, VT area is seeking a Manufacturing Capital Project Manager to lead a small team and manage multiple projects including equipment installations and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of project management experience in manufacturing and a B.S.in Engineering. Experience with fast moving consumer goods required. Food and beverage or pharma experience highly preferred. Will relocate for the right candidate. Generous bonus and excellent benefits!
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
location: St. Albans, Vermont
job type: Permanent
salary: $140,000 - 165,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
Responsibilities
Manufacturer in the St. Albans, VT area is seeking a Manufacturing Capital Project Manager to lead a small team and manage multiple projects including equipment installations and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of project management experience in manufacturing and a B.S.in Engineering. Experience with fast moving consumer goods required. Food and beverage or pharma experience highly preferred. Will relocate for the right candidate. Generous bonus and excellent benefits!
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end manufacturing projects, including packaging line installations, equipment upgrades, process improvements, plant utilities modifications, refrigeration, and civil building construction
- Develop detailed project plans outlining scope, timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and Capex spend forecasting
- Lead internal teams across manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and supply chain, alongside managing external vendors, contractors, and equipment suppliers
- Maintain strict compliance with food safety, regulatory, and quality standards throughout all project phases
- Align production capabilities with formulation, packaging, and scaling requirements to successfully launch new products
- Track operational metrics, lead projects using Early Equipment Management (EEM) methodology, and execute initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- 8+ years of project management experience within CPG manufacturing
- Previous supervisory experience to lead a small team
- Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale engineering/ capital equipment (CapEx) projects
- Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, plant operations, production scheduling, equipment management and lean principles
- strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and influence cross-functional teams
Qualifications
- Experience level: Manager
- Minimum 8 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors (required)
Skills
- Manager
- Capex
- Manufacturing
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.
