GEA Group is a global leader in cuttingedge technology solutions for food and beverage processing with a workforce of 18000 employees spanning over 50 countries. We are seeking a dynamic Project Manager to join our Liquid & Powder Technologies (LPT) division within the Food and Dairy unit. Based in our Hudson WI office this role will oversee project teams managing scope schedules and risks while ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction.
As a Project Manager at GEA you will contribute to innovative and sustainable solutions in food processing with a focus on liquid processing evaporation or spray drying technologies.
Responsibilities / Tasks
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the main point of contact for customers and stakeholders ensuring effective communication through meetings submittals and training.
- Oversee project in accordance with GEA Project Management Guidelines.
- Review contract documents and specifications to confirm alignment with stakeholder expectations resolving any discrepancies.
- Manage approval and submission of technical documents (P&IDs drawings project documentation) to customers.
- Ensure project controlling adheres to GEA financial guidelines including budget approval change order management and timely invoicing.
- Conduct risk analysis monitor risks and keep management informed of major changes.
- Develop project resource plans request necessary resources and coordinate project staff accordingly.
- Oversee collaboration between internal departments and external suppliers ensuring ontime delivery.
- Maintain documentation including project management files correspondence and technical specifications.
- Organize and lead Phase Gate Review Steering Committee and project review meetings.
- Capture and share lessons learned to improve project management and sales support processes.
Your Profile / Qualifications
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering Chemical Engineering Food Science or a related field.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in the food dairy brewing or beverage industry.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in project engineering or project management.
- Strong understanding of hygienic food processing technologies.
- Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
- Highly organized detailoriented and selfmotivated.
- Ability to work independently and drive projects to completion.
- Willingness to travel up to 25 of the time.
Working at GEA Group has significant benefits:
- 12 Paid Holidays
- PTO Paid Time Off
- Medical Plans
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings and Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401k with excellent employer match
- Wellness Incentive Program
- Employee Assistance Program
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GEA Group is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all clients and employees feel welcomed accepted and valued.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class.
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