Packaging Project Manager

About the role

SGS is seeking an experienced Packaging Project Manager to support a major manufacturing transformation and expansion program at a leading FMCG production facility in Kiewa, Victoria. The role leads the delivery of new packaging line projects from design through commissioning, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time and within budget. The position is a 6-12 month contract, extendable, in the dairy manufacturing / FMCG industry.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of new packaging line installation projects.
• Manage equipment suppliers and OEMs through design, FAT, installation, SAT, commissioning and startup.
• Coordinate site execution, contractors and key stakeholders.
• Drive project planning, scheduling, budgeting and risk management.
• Monitor 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.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing or a related discipline.
• Significant experience managing packaging line installation and capital projects in FMCG, food, beverage, dairy or consumer goods manufacturing.
• Proven experience managing OEMs, suppliers, contractors and commissioning teams.
• Experience with budget control, project scheduling and risk management.
• Ability to work hands-on in a live manufacturing environment; fluency in English is mandatory.
• Preferred: dairy, food, beverage or FMCG projects, high-speed packaging lines, factory expansion or modernization, brownfield environments, multi-million-dollar capital projects.