Technical Projects Manager

Stability. Innovation.  Industry Leader - We are Silgan!Technical Projects Manager | Waukegan, ILSilgan 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 successSalary range: $70,000 - $80,000 based on education and experienceComprehensive medical, dental and vision insuranceCompany paid life insurance, AD&D and disability insuranceVoluntary benefits, including critical illness, identity theft, legal plans, pet insurance, credit union, and more401k with company matchPaid holidays and vacationTuition reimbursementEmployee appreciation events, food trucks, giveaways, and outingsCareer growth and advancement opportunitiesWhat you will do:As the Corporate Technical Projects Manager, you will:Manage multiple concurrent manufacturing, engineering, and new product development projects from initiation through completionLead both tactical and strategic projects while driving continuous process improvement initiativesServe as the liaison between shop floor personnel, engineering teams, customers, and senior leadershipCoordinate cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones, timelines, and deliverables are achievedDevelop detailed project plans including scope, schedules, resources, budgets, and risk assessmentsMonitor project performance, identify risks, resolve issues, and drive accountability across project teamsManage customer-facing project communications and define technical and operational requirementsAnalyze project data and performance metrics to improve future project executionSupport manufacturing operations through process optimization, standardization, and efficiency improvementsProvide regular project status updates to stakeholders and executive leadershipManage engineering resource utilization and project prioritizationMake recommendations regarding project acceptance, feasibility, and capacity requirementsOversee project-related budget spending and performance objectivesWhat you'll need to have:Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business or related fieldMinimum of 5 years of experience in project management within manufacturing, engineering, consumer products, or industrial environmentsExperience managing all phases of the project lifecycle, including planning, execution, implementation, and reportingStrong analytical, data analysis, and statistical analysis capabilitiesProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoi...