External Manufacturing Project Manager

Leclerc Ltd; Canada; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian food company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee co-manufacturing and external manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include building customer relationships, evaluating project feasibility, and negotiating contracts. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in supply chain management or manufacturing and a relevant Bachelor's degree. Strong organization and negotiation skills are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Paid training

Job security and advancement opportunities

Access to sports facilities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain management or manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation and project management skills.
• Ability to travel as needed for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with customers and partners.
• Evaluate feasibility and coordinate projects.
• Negotiate manufacturing contracts.
• Monitor costs of external manufacturing.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Communication

Supply chain management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Business

Job description

Leclerc is a family business with 120 years of experience, tradition and know-how passed down from people with heart. Thanks to our 1,400 employees in nine plants in Canada and the United States, we are constantly innovating to exceed the expectations of both small and large appetites.

Working at Leclerc means...

• Working in a family business
• Evolving in a clean, temperate environment with the latest technology
• Starting a new job with paid and adapted training
• Benefit from a complete benefits program (drug and dental insurance, 1 weekof sick leave [conditions apply], telemedicine, group RRSP with employer participation and more)
• Enjoy free use of the sports facilities (basketball court, training room and cardio room)
• Save on our delicious products and discover exclusive novelties
• Take advantage of job security and opportunities for advancement within the company
• Integrate a rich company culture (Christmas, birthday and maternity gifts, use of the Poka platform and more)

Project Management – Co-manufacturing

• Introduction calls with potential customers: Leclerc presentation, evaluation of the business potential
• Maintain relationships with existing customers and create new relationships with new partners. Weekly follow up calls to either host or participate in.
• Perform a feasibility evaluation, determine which one of our production lines would be best suited and enter a project to be reviewed by functional team
• Project kick off and coordination: Definition of goals and objectives, timeline, communication and coordination with multiple Leclerc departments
• Manufacturing fee determination: Be able to identify the risks and uncertainties when submitting a quote and outline the specific conditions to the customer
• Work with engineering and external suppliers to determine the capital expenses attributed to a new project
• Negotiate to sign a manufacturing contract that is fair for both parties and protects Leclerc from risks.

Project Management – External manufacturing

• Identify and evaluate potential external manufacturing partners by assessing strengths and weaknesses. Focus on non-core processes that can be done more efficiently by an external manufacturer. Manufacturers need to align with Leclerc’s values and quality standards.
• Monitor and manage the costs associated with external manufacturing to ensure they are and stay within budget
• Develop an RFP model to define new projects
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with external manufacturing partners

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of professional experience in supply chain management, manufacturing, or equivalent fields is required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Business or a related field
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Strong negotiation and communication skills / influence
• Ability to travel as needed to visit supplier sites and host visit in Leclerc’s 8 plants in North America

Biscuits Leclerc is committed to recruiting and hiring the best candidates for all roles and is committed to integration and equal opportunity. Upon request, Biscuits Leclerc will provide suitable accommodations during the recruitment and hiring process to candidates with accessibility needs due to disability to ensure that the standards outlined in Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) are upheld. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact the HR responsible at 613-632-0777 ext: 4204

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