Serpa Packaging Solutions is a world-class U.S. manufacturer of custom, high-quality secondary packaging systems for Fortune 1000 manufacturers of over 14 industries (inclulding pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, personal care, cosmetic, medical device, and food). Our company is located in the hospital Central California city of Visalia in Tulare County, commonly known as the gateway to our nearby National Parks (Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon). Our line of products include cartoners, case packers, tray packers, robotic palletizers, integration and validation services, and 5-Star service support. Our commitment to service, quality, and innovation has allowed us to serve customers throughout the United States and across the world. And as a privately-owned, family-cultured organization, we are not only very passionate about our products and our service to customers, but also our community and our employees, who truly are the leaders to our company’s success! Serpa Gives Back - our's organization's employee charity program - has proudly and collectively supported over 12 non-profit organizations, and to this day, we continue to remain committed to supporting our community each and every year. Learn more about our team, technology, culture and values by viewing the bottom section of the job posting. 

Our Benefits + Perks (include)

• Competitive pay + health insurance packages (includes medical, dental, vision) + 100% company-sponsored life insurance.
• 401K investment options with 100% company price-matching.
• Comprehensive time-off benefits (paid vacation time, sick time, company holidays, and birthdays).
• Innovative design and manufacturing experience working alongside industry professionals at a 30+ year manufacturer of automation systems integrating advanced technology, including Fanuc robotics since 2008. 
• Dynamic project work with a customer portfolio of Fortune 1000 manufacturers in over 14 different industries. 
• Direct mentorship and training from experienced company staff.
• Casual dress code + culturally diverse work atmosphere.
• Exceptionally affordable Housing + overall Cost Of Living (COL) in our area. San Francisco housing costs 450.2% greater. Los Angeles housing costs 186.1% greater.
• Gateway access to nearby National Parks (Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon).
• Team Serpa Events – our company's social events held throughout the year (luncheons, holiday celebrations, team building, sporting events, and more).
• Serpa Gives Back – our company’s yearly and voluntary charity program where members proudly and collectively continue to support over 12 non-profit organizations.
• Serpa News – our company’s exclusive newsletter on everything fun and new at Serpa.

Position Summary:

As the Director of Project Management, you’ll take the lead in managing and developing the Project Management department and staff, along with acting as a Project Manager. You’ll work closely with your department team, customers, and company personnel of each department involved (Engineering, Assembly, Machine Shop, and Sales) to ensure proper scheduling, management, communication, and execution of project deadlines. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership ability, communication & organization skills, passion for providing excellent customer service, and drive to deliver consistent and exceptional project management service.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Manage and oversee project management department, budget, and staff.

Proper management of staff, which includes interviewing, hiring, promotions, disciplining, and termination.

Improve and streamline department processes and procedures, including scheduling, training, and department development in accordance with department budget.

Support Company’s 5-Star service standards and initiatives to ensure excellent customer satisfaction and service from project management department.

Monitor all department scheduling and deadlines, as well as independently manage own projects:

• • Develop detailed project schedule plans, with project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
  • Oversee project schedules, testing materials, onsite visits and design reviews with customers.
  • Support customer and project team member needs throughout the “life-cycle” of projects.
  • Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
  • Manage the relationship with customers and internal project stakeholders.
  • Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.
  • Report and escalate issues to management appropriately as needed.
  • Coordinate internal resources for the flawless execution of customer projects.
  • Ensure that projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
  • Develop strong knowledge of company equipment and customers.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with customers and internal personnel.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
  • Respond to project-related questions and feedback from customers and company personnel.
  • Partner with and support Engineering Manager as needed.  

·         5 years experience in project management.

·         Strong leadership ability to manage and develop a department staff.

·         Proficient Mechanical aptitude ability

·         Excellent interpersonal skills to manage relations with customers and company personnel

·         Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

·         Effective organizational skills, attention to detail, scheduling, and multi-tasking ability

·         Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint

·         Skilled proficiency with Microsoft Project and Excel desired

The Serpa Legacy

Fernando Serpa, owner and founder of Serpa Packaging Solutions, began his career in the packaging equipment industry as a Service Technician. Through his hard work and ambition, Fernando eventually founded Serpa Packaging Solutions in 1985. The company has steadily and organically grown over the years ever since. We have been recognized by Inc.'s 5000 Fastest Growing Companies four years in a row and we have established ourselves as the industry-leading manufacturer of high-quality, reliable, innovative secondary packaging systems. Fernando’s inspiring story of founding and developing the company is a true testament that anything can be accomplished through hard work, faith, and dedication.

To this day, Fernando remains very passionate about the company and its success. He continues to emphasize a strong company focus on service to both customers and employees. It is through this philosophy that has allowed Serpa Packaging Solutions to achieve record sales growths, develop a dynamic customer portfolio of Fortune 1000 manufacturers in over 14 different industries, and place close to 2000 packaging machines across the world.

Devoted to Innovation

With over 30 years of experience in the packaging industry, Serpa Packaging Solutions is the only U.S. manufacturer able to provide solutions superior to those from European manufacturers. We remain proactive in the packaging industry by offering customers the most advanced technology and features available, which includes integrated FANUC robotics applications since 2008 and rapid changeover technology since our inception. We are a pioneering and growing company that continuously invests in research for the development of new products and services for customers. Our line of patented products includes our P320 High Speed Casepacker, P200 Casepacker, P100 Cartoner, Robotic Palletizer & Depalletizer, High Speed Automated Insert Feeding System, ModPack Semi-Auto Case Packer with Serialization, and FG Robotic Cartoner series revealed at Pack Expo. We encourage you to take a look at our innovative products and technology for yourself by visiting our Serpa YouTube channel (www.bit.ly/serpatechnology). 

Serpa Gives Back

As a privately-owned, family-cultured organization based out of the welcoming Central California community of Visalia, we are not only passionate about our products and customers, but also our community and employees, who truly are the leaders to our success. Serpa Gives Back - our organization's employee charity program - has proudly supported over 12 non-profit organizations. Organizations we have supported are both local and non-local, and they include the Visalia Rescue Mission, American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, Food Link for Tulare County, Coats for Kids, and the Wounded Warrior Project. To this day, we remain committed to collectively supporting our community each and every year. 

Proud To Be An Equal Opportunity Employer!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Your Right to Work 

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.