Project Manager Capital Equipment (Food Processing & Packaging Equipment)
Job title: Project Manager Capital Equipment (Food Processing & Packaging Equipment) in Hayward, CA at
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Job description: Project Manager Capital Equipment (Food Processing & Packaging Equipment)Location: On-site, Hayward, CAEmployment type: Full-time, permanentAbout the Role: We are hiring an experienced Project Manager to lead capital equipment projects in the food processing and packaging industry.This is an onsite role in Hayward, CA, ideal for local candidates with a mechanical or industrial engineering background and at least 5 years of industry experience. The successful candidate will manage projects from purchase order through installation, including scheduling, vendor coordination, and client communication.Responsibilities:
- Review customer purchase orders, project cost estimates, and performance guarantees
- Identify and resolve commercial and technical issues in coordination with Sales
- Establish and manage project timelines using SAP and MS Project
- Source specialised equipment and controls; manage vendor relationships and pricing
- Monitor mechanical/electrical engineering progress and equipment testing milestones
- Provide weekly updates during internal project meetings
- Track project costs and conduct project close-out reviews
- Support field service and installation; coordinate with customers on-site if needed
- Address and resolve punch-list and warranty-related issues
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering
- Minimum 5 years of experience in food industry projects
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel), MS Project, SAP, CRM, and AutoCAD viewer
- Ability to read and interpret assembly, system layout, and electrical drawings
- Willing to travel up to 25%
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, controls).
- Familiarity with FDA/USDA or other food-industry regulatory requirements.
- Lean or Six Sigma certification.
- Onsite role in Hayward, CA (no remote work)
- Local candidates only – relocation support not available
- Competitive salary and full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, and paid holidays including your birthday