Technical Projects Manager

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Technical Projects Manager | Waukegan, IL

Silgan Closures, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, is seeking a Technical Project Manager for our Waukegan, IL manufacturing facility. In this role, you will lead manufacturing, engineering, and new product development projects, managing project planning, execution, scheduling, resource allocation, and customer requirements. This position is ideal for an experienced Project Manager who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys driving process improvements, cross-functional collaboration, and operational excellence.

What we offer you:

• Great working environment with opportunity to learn and contribute to our success
• Salary range: $70,000 - $80,000 based on education and experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D and disability insurance
• Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, identity theft, legal plans, pet insurance, credit union, and more
• 401k with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events, food trucks, giveaways, and outings
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

What you will do:

As the Corporate Technical Projects Manager, you will:

• Manage multiple concurrent manufacturing, engineering, and new product development projects from initiation through completion
• Lead both tactical and strategic projects while driving continuous process improvement initiatives
• Serve as the liaison between shop floor personnel, engineering teams, customers, and senior leadership
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones, timelines, and deliverables are achieved
• Develop detailed project plans including scope, schedules, resources, budgets, and risk assessments
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, resolve issues, and drive accountability across project teams
• Manage customer-facing project communications and define technical and operational requirements
• Analyze project data and performance metrics to improve future project execution
• Support manufacturing operations through process optimization, standardization, and efficiency improvements
• Provide regular project status updates to stakeholders and executive leadership
• Manage engineering resource utilization and project prioritization
• Make recommendations regarding project acceptance, feasibility, and capacity requirements
• Oversee project-related budget spending and performance objectives

What you'll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management within manufacturing, engineering, consumer products, or industrial environments
• Experience managing all phases of the project lifecycle, including planning, execution, implementation, and reporting
• Strong analytical, data analysis, and statistical analysis capabilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Microsoft Project
• Experience managing multiple priorities and meeting project deadlines
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements
• Experience facilitating collaboration among cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of project scheduling, resource management, risk management, and budget tracking
• Prefer PMP Certification experience in OEM Equipment Design and Manufacturing
• Prefer experience in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence environments

Who are we:

• Global Fortune 500 packaging company with 100+ manufacturing facilities in North and South America, Europe, and Asia
• A supplier of sustainable metal and plastic packaging solutions
• Serving food, beverages, healthcare, home, garden, personal care, and beauty markets
• Stable, innovative, and environmentally responsible organization

Join Silgan Closures in Waukegan, IL as our next Technical Project Manager and help drive manufacturing excellence, engineering innovation, continuous improvement, and new product development initiatives.

Apply today! to advance your project management career with Silgan Closures.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

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