Project Manager, PLM

FGF Brands; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Tuition reimbursement

Discount program

Job summary

FGF Brands is seeking a Project Manager, PLM to drive product launch programs across an assigned portfolio. You will manage multiple launches, maintain timelines, and coordinate with suppliers, customers, and internal teams to ensure on-time commercialization.

The role requires strong organizational and analytical skills, hands-on experience with supply chain, manufacturing, and packaging capabilities, and a proactive, collaborative approach within a dynamic consumer goods environment in Canada.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a project management/co-ordination role.
• Supply chain experience in manufacturing/CPG preferred.
• Strong time management and multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the critical path of multiple product launches and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Maintain timelines, identify risks, and escalate as needed.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers to ensure on-time tasks.
• Provide packaging recommendations based on product and market needs.
• Participate in innovation sessions with suppliers and attend trials.
• Understand customer profiles and communicate updates to Sales or customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Business

Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

The Project Manager, PLM serves as a central coordinator for product launch initiatives within an assigned product portfolio at FGF Brands. Success in this role requires the ability to manage concurrent projects, maintain exceptional attention to detail, and collaborate across functions while applying a comprehensive understanding of supply chain operations, manufacturing processes, and packaging line capabilities to ensure seamless product commercialization.

What FGF Offers

• FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training. Unleashing Your Potential
• Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, & a generous flexible medical / Health spending account
• RRSP matching program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc.

Primary Responsibilities

• Effectively manage the critical path of multiple product launches; this entails coordinating with multiple groups in the organization who contribute to a product launch.
• Maintain project timelines, recognizing when critical dates are at risk; problem solve, if required; elevate, if required.
• Liaise and follow-up with various external stakeholders to ensure all project related tasks are followed-up and executed on-time and on-schedule (i.e. customers, suppliers).
• Provide packaging recommendations when new formats are required; this entails a thorough understanding of the product, of how it will be marketed and of the FGF packaging capabilities.
• Participate in Innovation Sessions with our suppliers.
• Attend all trials for the assigned product portfolio.
• Thoroughly understand the profiles of all customers as their product introduction protocols will differ.
• Ability to provide project updates to Sales and / or customers in an accurate, concise manner.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Required Experience

• 3+ years of relevant experience in a project management / Co-ordination role.
• Supply chain industry experience within a manufacturing or CPG environment is strongly preferred. Post-secondary education in Business, Industrial Engineering, or a relevant field.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Strong organization, problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Passion to thrive in a constantly changing environment with shifting priorities.

What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?

Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own creativity and out of the box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

Disclaimer

The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.

FGF Brands may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our recruitment and selection process. These tools may assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants. AI tools are used to support our recruitment process, with final hiring decisions made by our recruitment and hiring teams.

FGF Brands is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please let our recruitment team know, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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