On behalf of our client, we are currently seeking an innovative, results-driven Packaging Project Manager to join their successful team!

What is in it for you?

• Be a part of a dynamic, progressive global organization
• Above-average compensation package
• Great team environment

Duties and responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a management plan for projects and ensure budgets and timelines are met.

• Collaborate and communicate with all relevant departments (Sales, Marketing, Operations, Engineering, Procurement, etc.) to ensure projects are completed within scope.

• Guide a team of Packaging Engineers.

• Oversee stock item master, ensuring descriptions and stock numbers are consistent across Famous companies.

• Act as a technical support to the brand of packers in Canada, the USA, and Mexico in the area of packaging design.

• Supervise all NPD activities and Packaging component updates.

• Research new and upcoming packaging concepts and provide options back to the business.

• Work closely with Sales to understand requests and bring ideation to life.

• Outline cost-saving opportunities via CIVE or other routes; determine strategies to reduce overall operating costs where applicable.

• Research new suppliers; strengthen partner network across all facilities.

• Oversee packaging testing, working with Quality, Production, and Engineering to facilitate.

• Oversee quality concerns and collect claims from Suppliers where appropriate.

• Assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports, manuals, and correspondence.

• Oversee and coordinate procedures, review, evaluate, and implement new procedures.

• Other core expectations as defined by the company.

Requirements and Skills Version:

• Post Secondary required; Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in engineering, or a related field.

• A minimum of five (5) years of related work experience required; food manufacturing industry preferred.

• Holds a valid passport and is able to travel throughout Canada, US and Mexico

• Holds a valid G licence and able to travel to various company locations in the area

• Exceptional project management skills; organized, strategic thinker, and financially responsible.

• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate keen attention to detail and task-related accuracy, as well as consistent follow-through skills.

• Commitment to high professional and ethical standards.

• Influential leader able to motivate with excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style; hands-on leader with experience managing a diverse team across multiple facilities.

• Analytical thinker with ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems

• Strong organizational and time management abilities that allow projects and goals to be completed on time; Superior verbal, written, communication and presentation skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), ERP software required; FAMOUS preferred

ACCU-STAFF has an accommodation process in place and provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations to be in place before you begin your employment. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

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