Manufacturing Project Manager

About Pearson Packaging Systems

Grow alongside Pearson, as we disrupt the packaging industry with innovative ways of solving our customers’ automation needs. Challenge the status quo, apply new ways of thinking and help us dominate the secondary packaging automation market.

With our portfolio of case erectors, robotic top-loaders, sealers and robotic palletizers, Pearson Packaging Systems helps a diverse set of high-volume manufacturers and distributors in the food, beverage, personal care, household and industrial chemical, pharma and distribution industries overcome labor cost and supply, safety, quality and throughput challenges. Since our inception, 70 years ago we have deployed over 23,000 machines.

To be able to deliver on our promise to our customers, maintain our values of integrity, service, and continuous improvement, and sustain growth rates above industry expectations, we look for people who care – care to make a difference and go the extra mile to exceed customer expectations, both internally and externally.

Manufacturing Project Manager

Salary Range : $79,000 - $110,000

Your role with us :

As a Project Manager for Pearson Packaging Systems, you will manage the overall success of the project by leading the successful delivery of core machinery, custom machinery, and aftermarket sales projects from start to finish. You will ensure that projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget, while achieving the highest levels of customer satisfaction. Your responsibilities will include detailed project planning, resource coordination, risk mitigation, stakeholder communication, and thorough documentation of each project’s lifecycle. You will collaborate across teams and with customers to drive clarity, maintain progress, and ensure a smooth commissioning process.

Your expertise in manufacturing operations will help align cross-functional teams in engineering, production, supply chain, and field service to deliver high-quality service to our customers.

Does this sound like you?

You are a strong leader and communicator. You can motivate and guide cross-functional teams, influence vendors, and maintain productive relationships

You thrive in a problem-solving environment. You can identify potential risks before they escalate, develop effective solutions, and adjust scope, schedule, or resources to keep projects on track.

You are organized and adaptable. You can juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, bringing structure and focus to complex situations.

You are customer-focused. You understand that project success is measured not just by meeting deadlines and budgets, but also by the satisfaction of the customer. You actively listen to their needs, anticipate potential challenges, and deliver on solutions that build trust and long—term partnerships.

How you will contribute to our growth :

By working with our internal and external stakeholders to successfully navigate the machine build and installation process from project review through commissioning, managing resources and identifying risks along the way. The status reports and updates you provide instill confidence in our customers and promote ownership and engagement in project success with our internal team members.

Through your ability to build and maintain positive relationships with customers, addressing their inquiries, concerns, and feedback in a professional and timely manner. Fostering trust and satisfaction with the company’s products and services.

By collaborating closely with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams to align project requirements with production capabilities. You will monitor machine build progress, coordinate material flow, and ensure design changes are communicated effectively across departments. Your understanding of assembly processes, lead times, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and equipment commissioning will help drive on-time delivery, minimize rework, and ensure each system meets Pearson’s performance, safety, and quality standards.

Through your leadership and problem-solving abilities that allow you to give the individual time and attention needed to all projects and customers while effectively balancing your project load.

With your innate capability to create order out of chaos in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, fluid environment with ever-changing priorities. Your excellent organizational skills allow you to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.

What you will need to succeed :

• B.A. in Business, Operations or technical related discipline preferred or equivalent experience in project management
• 2+ years experience in project management
• Manufacturing industry experience
• Working knowledge of project methodologies (PMP, CSM, PMI-ACP, Lean Six Sigma certification and / or ongoing PMP education)
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and the ability to coordinate effectively between production, engineering, and project teams.

What we offer you :