Project Director

Job Description : PROJECT DIRECTOR MALAYSIA A leading international food manufacturer is recruiting for a Project Director to develop and execute engineering and CAPEX projects as part of a massive greenfield new plant setup project. This position reports to the Regional Engineering Director. In this role, you will be responsible to prepare and manage overall master project programme schedule, integrating work breakdown structure for progress measurement, scheduling, cost estimating and project control to keep all project progress on track. Developing and successfully executing project plans in accordance with established schedule, cost and performance standards Managing all activities associated with capital project execution to include equipment layout and scope development, vendor selection and requests for quotes, purchase order generation, contractor selection, on-site supervision during the installation and start-up of equipment, and proper tagging and accounting of new equipment Track and report progress as required against project deliverables Ensure that all necessary safe work practices are adhered by all parties Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting (monthly/quarterly) Lead strategic short term and long-term capital forecast for the region Coordinate training of on-site personnel as needed for system operation and maintenance Provide technical support to customers throughout Asia with regards to pallet handling solutions Ensure proper hand-off of completed projects to include as-built drawings, maintenance and operations manuals, and spare parts lists Implement and drive process reliability systems in the region by providing guidance to plants on effective implementation and ensures adequate processes and systems are in place for performance tracking, and benchmarking of best practices between plants in the region To succeed in this Project Director role, you must have prior greenfield new plant setup project management experience within the manufacturing environment. inimum of 10 years’ project management experience within the food manufacturing environment Prior CAPEX project management experience within greenfield new plant setup is highly preferable Detailed with excellent problem-solving skills, proactive, good team player and able to meet tight deadline Ability to multitask and prioritise workload while delivering high accuracy/quality works Positive attitude, independent and fast learner Good leadership, skill and able to lead consultant team to accomplish given assignments Strong verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills Excellent communication/interpersonal skills, good leadership and highly motivated

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