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Benchmark Automation is seeking a talented Project Manager to provide oversight and direction for all machinery orders/projects through the entire cycle from machinery order distribution through successful completion and shipment. This position reports directly to the VP and General Manager Benchmark Automation manufactures a wide range of high-quality conveyors, infeeds, loading, stacking, and packaging equipment tailored to the unique needs of food and bakery manufacturers. Benchmark Automation is a division of Pro Mach, a leading provider of integrated packaging and processing superior specialty solutions and responsive customer support focused on high-performance, ease of use and low maintenance. Through multiple brands, Pro Mach provides product packaging and processing equipment, PMMI certified training, installation, parts, and service for primary and secondary packaging, flexible packaging, end-of-line packaging, and identification and tracking.

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Coordinate both internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects. Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget. Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility. Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques. Report and escape to management as needed. Successfully manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders. Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors. Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation. Act as the primary contact on project status and performance. This includes being the primary contact with customers and involved third-parties e.g. other machine manufacturers, line integrators and design consultants, etc. Insure the applicable/affected parties are kept advised, in writing. Establish major project dates (the completion date of various task elements), identify critical path items, insure all assigned employees to the project are aware of their functional task(s) obligations, track progress toward those established dates, assist in rescheduling when obstacles or changes arise, and coordinate timely communications to all involved. Review specifications supplied by the customer and confirm that these were the specifications received by the Company at the time of order entry. Monitor project cost progress and compare to estimated costs to assure these costs are within plan. Initiate, schedule and conduct formal Project Kickoff and Specification Review Meeting(s) shortly after the machinery has been distributed. The participants will include the assigned mechanical and electrical designers, manufacturing and engineering supervision, and applicable sales personnel. Develop the meeting agenda which will include a complete review of all specifications to include identifying those areas requiring special attention. Time tables and critical dates will be identified to refine scheduled milestones. Manage any changes or developing issues affecting the successful conclusion of the project/order. This involves immediate response to specification changes received after acceptance of the order, coordination of associated cost of change(s), and initiation of correspondence with customer regarding any additional charges (costs). Interface and act as a technical resource with internal company departments e.g. manufacturing, accounting, human resources, parts, purchasing, engineering, etc., to address and resolve inquiries and problems. Attend Factory Acceptance Tests for vendor-supplied equipment to evaluate performance prior to shipment. Coordinate and participate in Factory and Site Acceptance Tests to ensure successful project completion. Prepares various reports (e.g. spreadsheets, time table action plans, etc.) detailing project progress.

BS in Engineering or equivalent experience. 3+ years’ engineering experience in factory automation. Prefer experience in project leadership in private industry (new machine manufacturing) business. Packaging industry experience preferred. Analytical skills to synthesize complex and diverse information, collect and research data, use intuition and experience to complement date and design effective work flows and procedures. Problem Solving skills to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, including gathering and analyzing information, developing alternative solutions. Excellent team skills to manage diverse departmental goals toward successful project completion. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills. Good interpersonal skills and ability to successfully handle a multi-tasked role. Self-motivated, sense of urgency, personable and well organized Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time. Good computer skills (Microsoft Office – Word/Excel/PowerPoint/MS Project, or similar)

There's no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career. In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment! Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards, outside our posting details, do not accurately reflect our internal compensation ranges.

#BENCH Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities. We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strength of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast-paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally, with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day. ProMach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug-free workplace. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

ProMach may not be a brand you see on store or pharmacy shelves, but we are integral to your daily life, powering the processing and packaging machines behind consumer goods, food and nutrition, health, and everyday products. At ProMach, we are committed to responsibility, honesty, safety, and helping you grow. We seek individuals eager to shine—whether creative, strategic, technical, or persuasive—offering opportunities to shape your career in exciting directions. You’ll be challenged and rewarded, making an impact on our customers' performance while helping to build the future of packaging innovation. Our mission—to help customers protect their reputations and grow consumer trust—along with our core values, drives us to perform with passion, accountability, and proactive problem-solving. We emphasize collaboration and innovation, where every employee and voice matters, ensuring consistency and excellence in everything we do. When you join our team, you're not just taking a job; you're becoming part of something that lasts.