Project Manager

Project Manager

Preferred working locations: Mukwonago or Lincolnton hybrid

Reports to: Director

• This position does not qualify for international relocation. All candidates must be authorized to work in US and not require sponsorship.

Who we are

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world.

Every day, Aptar creates "a-ha moments" for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment.

We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 13,000 dedicated employees in some 20 countries.

You should work here because we:

• Attract and develop high performing people.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment.
• Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.

What's new with Aptar

We have an exciting position open for a new Project Manager. The Project Manager is responsible for proactively managing key projects within the assigned market pillar. This individual possesses a strong background with many successful projects launches and the skills to manage both stock and custom programs. The position will manage projects as the business dictates where technical resources are needed. This individual will have strong communication skills to work with diverse project teams and regions to motivate team members, collaborate with Market Leaders, Marketing Directors and technical project teams within Aptar and at customers, and deliver on agreed-upon project commitments.

The Project Manager will have a strong business acumen to identify key business drivers (cost models, CAPEX, ROI) and facilitate active risk management activities to ensure the overall effectiveness and success of projects. This individual is viewed as an expert in his assigned market and will be a key leader to help mentor and develop aspiring Engineers.

This is how your journey begins:

• Lead project teams to identify goals, set plans, and successfully execute project activities.
• Ensure that projects result in products which meet Customer, Marketing and Aptar's requirements using personal skills and industry knowledge.
• Ensure that the specific needs and constraints of the Aptar's Operations group are effectively addressed during project execution.
• Serves as a vital and effective communication link between Customers and project teams
• Guides and coaches colleagues & team members to continually enhance performance.
• Independently interfaces effectively with Customers, Suppliers, and Aptar's Operations group on team, project, and technical matters.
• Ability to drive problem solving activities to deliver unique solutions to project, vendor, and customer challenges.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Customers, Suppliers, and other relevant sources to identify research, develop and apply new technology to products and processes.

What you will bring on the journey

• Education
• Required: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Plastics, Mechanical or technical area of expertise).
• Preferred: Master's degree in Engineering or Business-related field.
• Experience/Skills
• At least 10 years working experience in packaging systems.
• 7 years in Project Management of complex projects including New Product Development
• Experience interfacing directly with customers.
• Ability to develop relationships across all levels of the organization, as well as externally.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in scoping, driving, and managing projects using systematic methodologies and processes.
• Demonstrated oral and written/technical document creation and presentation skills.
• Experience in injection molding, automation, robotics, and/or inspection equipment and processes for the manufacturing of consumer-packaged goods products.
• Knowledge of Aptar Portfolio and Project Management (APPM) process and Planisware software.
• Ability to travel internationally.
• Fluent in English and any other European language - French/ Spanish/ German/ or Italian- is a plus
• Travel: minimal

What we offer:

• An exciting, diverse and value based working environment
• Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.
• Innovative benefits plan which includes: 401k & Retirement Savings plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave].

Be You. Be Aptar

Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.