Project Manager

Samco Machinery; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Samco Machinery in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of complex projects in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage scope, budget and schedule, and ensure on-time delivery according to COA and Master Production Schedule. The role requires PM expertise, strong drawing interpretation, ERP/MRP familiarity, and superb communication across all stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Project Management experience in a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Project Management Practices, Methodologies, Tool and Techniques (e.g. PMBOK).
• Strong planning, organizational and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical / electrical engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of metallurgical processes, metals, metal processing and roll forming.
• Familiarity with ERP and MRP systems / software.
• Excellent written, oral, and listening communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project scope, cost, time and quality as per COA and Master Production Schedule to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Establish milestones and deliverables; monitor progress against schedule and budget.
• Follow Samco project management and product development processes.
• Maintain continuous surveillance of all customer orders and project status.
• Report issues impacting schedule or budgets and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate meetings with customers, suppliers and internal staff; document minutes and action items.
• Provide timely project updates and status reports; keep customers informed of milestone dates.
• Ensure deliveries align with customer requirements and project milestones.

Skills

PMBOK

Project planning

Scheduling

Budget management

ERP/MRP familiarity

GD&T knowledge

3D design software

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Reading engineering drawings

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Project management software

3D design software

Job description

Samco Machinery is a rollforming equipment manufacturer that serves a wide range of industries around the globe. Customizing and creating end products that meet your specific metal bending needs, we provide solutions for many industries including Building and Construction, Racking and Shelving, Transportation, and Solar.

Job Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling and closing of projects.

Job Duties

• Manage the scope, cost (i.e., budget), time (i.e., schedule) and quality as outlined by the Customer Order Acknowledgement (COA) provided by sales to ensure complete customer satisfaction and sign off.
• Establish Milestones and Critical Deliverables by evaluating the project scope and schedule to budget based on the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Follow the “Samco Project Management Process” and Samco Product Development Process.
• Maintain continuous surveillance of all customer orders throughout the project life cycle.
• Ensure Samco Product Development Process checklist is fully and effectively utilized.
• Ensure all critical milestones are being measured accurately and are being met.
• Ensure complete line orders are shipped to the customer efficiently, cost effectively, and on time.
• Ensure all project meetings are scheduled as required with necessary customer, supplier, and internal staff in attendance.
• Conduct routine and timely follow up of open action items from milestone meetings.
• Report on any issues that may have impact on project schedule(s) and/or budget(s) and recommend / take the necessary corrective actions to bring the project(s) back on track.
• Track project progress and provide timely project updates and status reports.
• Update customers with information on project team milestone dates and job schedule, keeping them up to date on potential issues or problems encountered.
• Manage the deliverables of the customer requirements by running all required milestone meetings, ensuring all meeting minutes and action items are maintained.
• Maintain positive and productive working relationships with management staff, shop workers, engineering, and office staff.
• Be courteous and helpful when dealing with customers, suppliers and with co-workers.
• Comply with Sec. 28 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and policies as outlined in the Company Health and Safety manual.
• Follow all plant safety rules.
• Follow all company rules and regulations as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Ensure customers are aware of and comply with the Visitors Safety Policy while in the plant.

Job Requirements (Education, Knowledge & Skill)

• Minimum 5 years Project Management experience in a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Project Management Practices, Methodologies, Tool and Techniques (i.e. good understanding of the PMBOK guide).
• Strong planning, organizational and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and work independently and autonomously.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical / electrical engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of metallurgical process, metals, metal processing and roll forming.
• Familiarity with ERP and MRP systems / software.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a multi-disciplined and multi-cultural team environment in order to meet and achieve project and departmental goals/objectives and to deliver results.
• Excellent written, oral, and listening communication skills with the ability to clearly convey and receive technical information.
• Knowledge of company products and manufacturing processes.
• The incumbent must be able to work independently in an unstructured work environment. The incumbent may be required to travel to customers, suppliers, and other company facilities.
• Knowledge of GD&T, FMEA, APQP, Gantt Charts, Project Management Software, ISO systems and 3D design software.