Industrial Project Manager

Maple Lodge Farms; Brampton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food and beverage manufacturing is seeking an Industrial Project Manager to lead innovative projects. This role is pivotal in managing both brownfield and greenfield construction projects, ensuring they meet stringent quality, budget, and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, conflict resolution, and team leadership, with a proven ability to influence positive change. Join a family-owned company that values its people and offers a supportive culture focused on growth and development. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a thriving organization!

Benefits

Health benefits

Pension plan

Weekly pay

Onsite Cafeteria

Discount at Chicken Shop

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing industrial projects from start to finish.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with quick decision-making ability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee brownfield and greenfield construction projects ensuring quality and budget adherence.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop project plans and manage resources efficiently.

Skills

Project Management

Conflict Resolution

Stakeholder Engagement

Team Leadership

Budgeting

Risk Management

Change Management

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Waterfall Framework

Scrum Framework

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Maple Lodge Farms

Interested in joining Canada’s largest poultry processor? At Maple Lodge Farms, we’re not only passionate about our chickens, but our people, too. We operate to the latest in technological, health and safety, and quality standards. With rapid expansion over the years, and continued innovation and investment in growth, we’re looking for committed, team players to join the Maple Lodge family. As a proudly family-owned Canadian company, we’re passionate about what we do. If you’re a committed team player, we would love to have you as part of our team.

About the Role:

Reporting into the Director, Continuous Improvement and PMO, the Industrial Project Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing and managing industrial projects from start to finish. By managing strategic projects/portfolios, the Industrial Project Manager (PM) plays an integral role within Maple Lodge Farm’s (MLF’s) continuous improvement department (COOP). The PM will apply proven skills to manage cross-functional teams in predictive, agile and hybrid project frameworks and must be proficient at conflict resolution, stakeholder engagement, managing and motivating teams, utilizing traditional waterfall and scrum frameworks, identifying project requirements/stories, schedule development, procurement, meeting quality, risk management, and change management, to ensure product/project success.

What's in it for you?

• Health benefits and pension plan
• Weekly pay
• Onsite Cafeteria
• Discount at our Chicken Shop
• Opportunities for career advancement
• A culture that values humility, a respect for family and hard work

What you will be doing:

• Manage brownfield and greenfield construction projects from pre-construction to closeout, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors to develop project plans and specifications.
• Oversee project estimating, budgeting, and cost control.
• Negotiate contracts with external vendors to secure profitable agreements.
• Determine necessary resources (manpower, equipment, materials) and manage them efficiently.
• Obtain necessary permits and licenses.
• Evaluate project progress and prepare detailed reports.
• Communicate project status, challenges, and updates to clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report any issues.
• Manage project risks and develop contingency plans as needed.

What you will bring:

• A relevant degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in brownfield industrial project management.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) designation is required.
• Experience in leading projects that require initiative and the ability to influence change in a positive way.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to make quick decisions in high-stakes situations.
• Strong knowledge of construction estimating, scheduling, and budgeting.

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check.

In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2003, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are required to make their needs known in advance.

We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those chosen will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing