Project & Cross-Departmental Manager

Yoplait Liberté Canada; Saint-Hyacinthe; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company seeks a Project & Cross-Departmental Manager in Saint-Hyacinthe, Canada. This role involves overseeing project planning and execution, ensuring departmental collaboration, and implementing improvements for operational efficiency. Successful candidates will have over 10 years of experience, a relevant degree, and skills in leadership and project management. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

Benefits

Sick leave

Insurance

Dental insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Holidays

Free parking

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in a continuous manufacturing environment, ideally in the food industry.
• Knowledge of food industry regulatory standards such as GMP and CFIA.
• Experience managing projects of various scales, including timelines and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of capital and continuous improvement projects.
• Improve internal practices and standards by integrating best approaches in safety, quality, and productivity.
• Provide organizational and technical support to internal teams.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Problem solving

Education

College or university degree in Food Technology or Industrial Engineering

Job description

TITRE : Project & Cross-Departmental Manager

Localisation : Yoplait Liberté Plant, Saint-Hyacinthe, Canada

Superior : Engineering Director

ROLE :

Join a team where your project management expertise and coordination skills will directly impact the performance and development of Yoplait Liberté Canada (YLCC) facilities.

Are you passionate about capital and continuous improvement projects and enjoy leading cross-departmental initiatives while managing budgets and timelines? This opportunity is for you.

As a Project & Cross-Departmental Manager, you will oversee the development, planning, and execution of projects, ensuring collaboration across departments and tracking performance according to the SQCDEE model (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Engagement, Environment).

You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective, sustainable solutions that support the operational excellence of Yoplait Liberté Canada.

RESPONSABILITIES

Project Management

• Lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of capital and continuous improvement projects, including managing timelines, budgets, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Ensure project commissioning and performance follow-up to achieve operational objectives.

Development, Innovation, and Collaboration

• Improve internal practices and standards by integrating best approaches in safety, quality, productivity, and environmental compliance.
• Propose innovative and practical solutions to support business objectives while applying the SQCDEE model.
• Maintain close communication between departments (Production, Maintenance, Quality, R&D, Finance, etc.) and corporate teams to ensure project alignment and success.

Technical and Operational Support

• Provide organizational and technical support to internal teams.
• Collaborate with supervisors, technicians, and other stakeholders to resolve operational issues and optimize project outcomes.

Profile

• College or university degree in Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Over 10 years of experience in a continuous manufacturing environment, ideally in the food industry.
• Proven experience managing projects of various scales, including oversight of timelines, budgets, and performance.
• Knowledge of food industry regulatory standards (GMP, food safety, CFIA) and experience with CSA standards is an asset.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills: able to coordinate teams, communicate effectively, and collaborate across departments.
• Experience working with technicians, supervisors, management personnel, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Good understanding of processing and packaging systems, as well as a broad perspective on manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and R&D.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems, make decisions, and support operational efficiency.

Why join us?

• To play a key role in the success and coordination of strategic projects at Yoplait Liberté Canada (YLCC).
• To lead cross-departmental initiatives and contribute to the operational efficiency of the plant.
• To develop and apply your project management skills through impactful, concrete initiatives.

Social Advantages

• Sick leave
• Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pension scheme
• Employee discounts
• Holidays
• Free parking