Packaging Engineering Project Manager

Job Description

Organon is hiring an experienced Project Manager to join our world-class manufacturing site in Cramlington, Northumberland. In this pivotal role, you will lead the delivery of advanced packaging solutions-driving and leading the design, installation, and commissioning of multiple new packing lines as part of a major capital site expansion, while ensuring full compliance with GMP, SHE, and regulatory standards.

This role involves travel to equipment vendors across the EU for design reviews, progress checks, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT). Travel requirements will vary by project phase, with the highest demand during FATs, which may include multiple one- to two-week trips.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver capital packing line scope on time and within budget.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and risk registers.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, GMP, SHE, and environmental regulations.
• Review and approve vendor designs, specifications, and drawings.
• Lead FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate installation contractors, OEMs, and internal teams.
• Support equipment qualification (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ) with validation team.
• Act as single point of contact with OEMs and contractors for technical and contractual compliance.
• Ensure seamless integration of new packing lines into production systems.
• Drive equipment standardization and continuous improvement across projects.

Required Education, Experience & Skills:

• Degree level engineering qualification or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience delivering packaging or production equipment projects in regulated industries (Pharma, FMCG, etc.).
• Knowledge of packing line equipment (cartoners, labellers, blister machines, case packers, vision systems, serialization).
• Experience leading teams through design reviews, acceptance tests, and commissioning.
• Strong vendor management skills, including international suppliers.
• Expertise in commissioning, validation, and GMP compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and contractor supervision skills.
• Project Management certification (Prince2, PMP) desirable but not essential.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates with a diverse background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our applicants.