IPL is a global leading sustainable packaging solutions provider that manufactures specialty rigid packaging products used in the food, consumer, agricultural, logistics and environmental markets. Sustainability is essential to the long-term success of our business. As a packaging company that develops plastic-based solutions for our customers, it is imperative that we meet the customer needs while being mindful of our operational impacts and the need to preserve our planet. We are committed to running our business responsibly and in ways that drive environmental, social and economic value for our stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, employees and local communities. We employ over 2,500 people in 20 manufacturing facilities, 2 corporate & sales offices and 3 R&D facilities across Canada, China, Europe, and the United States.
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Job Title: Enviro Project Manager
Location: Shelbyville, KY
The successful candidate will:
- Spearhead and oversee environmental projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to IPL and industry standards and regulations.
- Coordinate with internal teams (customer service, commercial, planning, purchasing, assembly & distribution (A&D), and operations) to set and adhere to project timelines, resources, and deliverables.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related matters, consolidating information and facilitating communication between functions.
- Partner closely with the A&D team to ensure internal activities align with external requirements.
- Identify potential bottlenecks in the project lifecycle and implement solutions to mitigate delays and risks.
- Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.
- Collaborate with the commercial team to ensure all opportunities are reflected in CRM to ensure proper capacity planning and project execution.
- Apply proven techniques and principles to draft and create successful tenders, ensuring alignment with IPL’s strategic objectives.
- Take full ownership of assigned tenders and bids, managing them from inception through to submission and post-award activities.
- Identify upcoming tender and bid opportunities through monitoring of sites, portals, and internal channels.
- Review and analyze past projects to identify areas for improvement and innovation.
- Continuously develop the bid library by writing new content, refining existing materials, and incorporating feedback from previous bids.
- Implement and manage a comprehensive contract management process to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Monitor communications channels for new opportunities and disseminate relevant information to the team.
- Review and understand bid documents to organize and lead kick-off meetings.
- Liaise with customers post-award for contract finalization, feedback, and ongoing follow-ups.
- Raise and monitor tender clarifications, ensuring timely responses and resolution.
- Maintain an accurate and up-to-date bid tracker, providing weekly updates to the team on upcoming and outstanding tenders.
- Prepare and present project status reports to senior management, highlighting key achievements, risks, and mitigation strategies.
- Assist in content writing for bid and A&D literature across IPL’s North American businesses, ensuring consistency in process. Standardize the forms and develop clear communication channels across all internal business teams.
- Role model our values.
Essential experience and skills:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, or relevant work experience.
- Proven experience in project management within the manufacturing industry, preferably within the plastics industry, with a focus on environmental projects.
- Strong understanding of tender management processes and contract management.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Self-driven with a continuous improvement mindset and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to make effective decisions under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to collaborate across functional boundaries.
- Strong business acumen and ability to drive both internal and external customer satisfaction.
- Ability to travel up to 10%
