Title: Project Manager
Location: Chicago, IL
Hire Type: Contract
Hourly Pay: $50-90/hr
Overview:
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.
As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Job Summary:
This individual will act as the on-site project leader, ensuring seamless execution from equipment installation through commissioning, startup, and full operational integration. The environment is an active production facility, requiring strong schedule management, cross-functional coordination, and minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
Job Duties:
Lead end-to-end execution of a $6.5MM CAPEX project from install through startup
Oversee mechanical, electrical, and controls integration for new processing tanks
Drive commissioning, validation, and operational handoff to production
Partner with R&D, Quality, and Operations to support new product launch
Manage schedule, budget, vendors, and risk within a live manufacturing facility
Qualifications:
5+ years of capital project management experience in food or beverage manufacturing
Proven success leading equipment installations and plant startups
Experience working in active production environments
Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills
Knowledge of GMP, FDA, and food safety requirements
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.