Job Title: Construction Manager - LOTOJob Description The Operations and Start-Up Leader will play a key role in supporting capital projects and initiatives to meet business, schedule, and budget objectives. This position supports the End-to-End Manager and will focus on the operational side of these projects, including the evaluation and implementation of business processes, equipment, systems, and technology. Responsibilities + Support the End-to-End Manager with project team coaching, scope development, risk management, and key milestone identification. + Align external partners with expectations and enforce requirements and standards. + Lead identification of operational requirements and success criteria development. + Provide input to and track operational budget and operational deliverables in the project schedule. + Develop ramp-up/start-up plans in collaboration with the project team. + Facilitate key project workshops such as Scope Alignment, VSED, Kickstart, Current Operations Assessment, and Project Defect Analysis. + Consult on and track progress against recruiting, staffing, and training. + Identify continuous improvement opportunities in business processes and systems and support change management strategies. + Ensure operational safety is fully considered and escalate operational risks. + Coordinate and monitor equipment readiness and safety, including FAT, Machine Risk Assessments, Site Acceptance Testing, LOTO, SHE, and QA/Food Safety Planning. + Lead commissioning, qualification planning, coordination, execution, and reporting. + Track progress of development and implementation of Key Standard Routines, ME documentation, TPM, and 5S. + Ensure successful startup and smooth transition to operations. + Ensure the achievement of business objectives such as line performance, safety measures, and product qualification. Essential Skills + Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of change management, business analysis, and project management experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military, or related environment. + OR Associate’s degree with 5+ years of project management, change management, and/or business analysis experience in a manufacturing, industrial, and/or military environment. Additional Skills & Qualifications + 1+ years’ experience in early management, operations, and/or a startup environment. + Experience with packaging engineering, packaging, and packaging equipment. + Operational start-up experience. Work Environment The role is based in a manufacturing plant specializing in pet food production. The opportunity involves a multiyear engagement with a large CAPEX project adding a new line, successfully implemented in European markets. There is potential for further opportunities, including travel, upon project completion. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Batavia, Ohio. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $65.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Batavia,OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.