Baker Perkins, a Technology Brand of Coperion – owned by Hillenbrand, is a globally trusted technology provider for the food industry. Operating from the UK and USA, we offer comprehensive solutions, from process expertise, engineering excellence to lifetime support for leading brands worldwide. Our continuous innovation in equipment and processes, whilst utilising the latest technology, ensures we provide our customers with highly efficient and cost-effective solutions.

We are now hiring a Project Manager to join us at our site in Peterborough:

JOB PURPOSE:

Managing our capital equipment projects, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of projects, and to achieve maximum profit, while delivering customer satisfaction.

MAIN DUTIES

Customer relationship Management: building a good relationship and communication with the customers, sharing plans and gaining early notice of any changes or problems.Project Planning: Achieve the contracted schedule, tracking timelines, budgets, and resource allocation. Managing project variations and sell additions, agreeing achievable changes to schedule and specification.Team Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams at Baker Perkins (Engineering, Production, Assembly, Shipping, Installation and Commissioning), fostering collaboration and communication among team members. Resolving problems as they arise in projects, identifying and mobilising the appropriate expertise.Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and deliverables.Key projects Monitoring: Manage other partners, sister companies and key suppliers, for our integrated line solutions.Continuous Improvement: Analyze project outcomes and processes to identify areas for improvement and implement best practices for future projects.Sales Support: Provide sales support before ordertake, when required.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Proven experience in project management within the manufacturing sector, preferably in capital equipment manufacturing. Experience of managing large turnkey projects would be an advantage.Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical or a related field would be an advantage.Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities – strong meeting management skillsCustomer focusExcellent prioritisation, organisational and problem-solving abilities: “Can Do” attitudeProficiency in project management software and toolsWillingness to travel to customers’ sites worldwide, when needed

If you are a proactive and results-oriented professional with a passion for project management and customer satisfaction, we would love to hear from you! Join us and help us in “Shaping What Matters For Tomorrow”!

Who we are: 

Coperion is an industry leader in compounding and extrusion, feeding and weighing, bulk material handling and service, bringing a wealth of know-how and experience to the market. Customers benefit from Coperion’s divisions of Polymer, Equipment & Systems, and Service that are optimally networked on a global basis to offer ultimate support in the design, manufacturing and implementation of ideal systems. Staffed by engineers, chemists, technicians and a variety of industry experts, these Divisions form a powerhouse of process solutions for their customers. Coperion is an Operating Company of Hillenbrand.

Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.

EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.  Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitingaccommodations@hillenbrand.com .  In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.  At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".