Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

Packaging Project Manager

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBandiana, AustraliaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, or a related discipline is required.
Significant experience managing packaging line installation and capital projects in FMCG, food, beverage, dairy, or consumer goods manufacturing environments is required.
Experience managing original equipment manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, and commissioning teams is required.
A strong understanding of factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, equipment installation, commissioning, and startup processes is required.
Experience with budget control, project scheduling, and risk management is required.
Ability to work hands-on in a live manufacturing environment is required.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills are required.
Fluency in English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end delivery of new packaging line installation projects.
Manage equipment suppliers and original equipment manufacturers through design, factory acceptance testing, installation, site acceptance testing, commissioning, and startup phases.
Coordinate site execution activities, contractors, and key stakeholders.
Drive project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management activities.
Monitor project progress and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and operational standards.
Support packaging line performance ramp-up and operational readiness.
Manage project documentation, reporting, and stakeholder communications.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams.
Ensure successful handover of projects to site operations.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with dairy, food, beverage, or FMCG manufacturing projects is preferred.
Experience with high-speed packaging lines is preferred.
Experience with factory expansion or modernization projects is preferred.
Experience in brownfield manufacturing environments is preferred.
Experience with multi-million-dollar capital investment projects is preferred.

Job Description

Position : Packaging Project Manager

Location: Kiewa, Victoria, Australia
Duration: 6-12 Months (Extendable)
Industry: Dairy Manufacturing / FMCG

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Packaging Project Manager to support a major manufacturing transformation and expansion program within a leading FMCG production facility. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of new packaging line projects from design through commissioning, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end delivery of new packaging line installation projects.
Manage equipment suppliers and OEMs through design, FAT, installation, SAT, commissioning, and startup phases.
Coordinate site execution activities, contractors, and key stakeholders.
Drive project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management activities.
Monitor project progress and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and operational standards.
Support packaging line performance ramp-up and operational readiness.
Manage project documentation, reporting, and stakeholder communications.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams.
Ensure successful handover of projects to site operations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
Significant experience managing packaging line installation and capital projects within FMCG, food, beverage, dairy, or consumer goods manufacturing environments.
Proven experience managing OEMs, suppliers, contractors, and commissioning teams.
Strong understanding of FAT, SAT, equipment installation, commissioning, and startup processes.
Experience with budget control, project scheduling, and risk management.
Ability to work hands-on in a live manufacturing environment.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Fluency in English is mandatory.

Preferred Experience

Dairy, food, beverage, or FMCG manufacturing projects.
High-speed packaging lines.
Factory expansion or modernization projects.
Brownfield manufacturing environments.
Multi-million-dollar capital investment projects.

Additional Information

About the Company

Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

SGS provides testing, inspection, and certification services to help clients meet regulations, ensure quality and safety, and gain market access. It runs laboratory testing, on-site inspections, and certification against standards, often with training and consulting, across a wide range of industries. The services rely on a global network of laboratories and offices that deliver localized solutions with global expertise. What sets SGS apart is its large global footprint and its emphasis on quality, integrity, risk mitigation, and sustainability, enabling it to serve a diverse set of customers from small businesses to multinationals. The company's goal is to help customers comply with regulations, improve product quality and safety, reduce risk, and boost productivity across markets.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
Founded: 1878

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