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Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members,while maintaining ourfamilyvalues and entrepreneurialspirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Qualitygroup produce high-quality personal care and household products forlargeretailers and healthcareorganizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions.In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.

Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you'll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better.

We are seeking a Capital Projects Planner for our First Quality Products company located in McElhattan, PA. This position may be based out of our Central PA sites (McElhattan, PA or Lewistown, PA). The Capital Projects Planneris responsible forplanning, coordinating, and overseeing the development and execution of capital projects frominceptionthrough completion. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable regulations, standards, andFirst Quality's strategicobjectives.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Coordinate capital forecasting updates from business units,compiledataandprepare reports for leadership.

• Support the development of capital budgets as requested by stakeholders.

• Monitor and update stakeholders on the progress and status of capital expenditure requests.

• Facilitate the creation and availability of capital projects in SAP.

• Serve as an advisor for budget management, execute change, andmaintainaccuratebudget records.

• Lead project administrators in managing capital procurement, advising on purchase release timing and contract requirements.

• Facilitateinformation flow, update templates, and organize internal team members,legal resources, and external parties to ensure compliance with First Quality procurement policy.

• Monitor capital contract commitments, coordinate cross-functionallyand externally to ensure requirements are satisfied.

• Facilitate high-risk international shipments and brokerage,interacting with legal counsel to ensure compliance.

• Manage capital department templates, processes, procedures, and SOP; communicate updates and provide training asrequired.

• Submit and coordinate capital vendor prospect forms (financial evaluation).

• Support capital vendor updates/additions as requested.

• Maintain vendor rebate and negotiation files withinformation provided by the business.

• Maintain release strategy formultiplebusiness unitsasrequired; ensuringappropriate approvalsforupdates, enter update requests, perform user acceptance testing, and coordinate with end user.

• Summarize capital payment requestsas needed, ensureappropriate approvals, and coordinatefinancepaymentunblocksin a timely manner.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, or related field(or equivalent experience).

• Proven experience in planning and managing capital projects, preferably inmanufacturing.

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with diverse teams.

• Proficientin SAP and Microsoft Office Suite; preferred familiarity with project management tools.

• Knowledge of procurement policies, contract compliance, and international shipment regulations.

What We Offer You

We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits, we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities

• Paid time off (three-week minimum)

• Medical, dental and vision starting day one

• 401(k) with employer match

• Paid parental leave

• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)

• Bundle of joy benefit (years' worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)

• Tuition assistance

• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums

• ...and more!