Strategic Project Manager, Logistics

Agropur Cooperative; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan with employer contrib.

Flexible group insurance includingtele

Employee assistance program

Career path opportunities

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative in Saint-Hubert, Canada, seeks a Strategic Project Manager, Logistics to drive continuous improvement across storage, transportation, distribution and production operations. The role emphasizes implementing cost-saving initiatives and coordinating a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of project management experience in the food industry, strong leadership, and bilingual French-English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or college diploma in engineering, operations management, or other relevant field.
• 7–10 years of project management experience in the food industry, including team management experience.
• Experience in logistics projects, continuous improvement, and implementing change management strategies.
• Available for occasional travel; must have a driver's license.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Designs, studies, and develops investment requests.
• Provides expertise on technical aspects, the impact of projects on the cooperative's strategic vision, human resources, and finances.
• Coordinates the work carried out by a multidisciplinary team associated with project implementation.
• Leads various work-related workshops designed to uncover new opportunities for improvement, and track indicators and the implementation of action plans.
• Supports and provides expert counsel and advice to other members of the team.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Team leadership

Change management

Education

Bachelor's/college diploma in engineering or operations management

Job description

Job Type: Regular Every role at Agropur is designed to create value and contribute to collective performance.

Agropur is looking for a Strategic Project Manager, Logistics to join its team in St-Hubert. The Strategic Project Manager, Logistics role is to implement various Continuous Improvement programs and projects designed to achieve operational excellence. He or she will contribute significantly to accelerating the introduction of new work methods in order to minimize the overall operational costs associated with logistical operations.

In addition to optimizing storage-site operations in Canada, his or her contributions will impact transportation, distribution and production activities.

A context that allows you to maximize your impact: Recognition of years of service in calculating vacation time. Flexible group insurance plan, including telemedicine service. Employee assistance program. Opportunity to invest in you (Career Path, etc.). Pension plan including employer contributions and more.

Salary range 006: $ 98 400$ to $123 000 (Base salary will be determined based on academic background, experience, training, and job-related skills).

The levers through which you will make an impact: More specifically, the Strategic Project Manager, Logistics will have the following main responsibilities:

• Designs, studies, and develops investment requests.
• Provides expertise on technical aspects, the impact of projects on the cooperative's strategic vision, human resources, and finances.
• Coordinates the work carried out by a multidisciplinary team associated with project implementation.
• Leads various work-related workshops designed to uncover new opportunities for improvement, and track indicators and the implementation of action plans.
• Supports and provides expert counsel and advice to other members of the team.

What will enable you to create value:

• Bachelor's degree or college diploma in engineering, operations management, or other relevant field.
• 7-10 years of project management experience in the food industry, including team management experience.
• Experience in logistics projects, continuous improvement, and implementing change management strategies.
• Training in continuous improvement and problem-solving techniques.
• Available for occasional travel; must have a driver's license.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English (English is required to collaborate with colleagues in other Canadian provinces).

A role aligned with what creates the greatest collective impact. People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in working together, speaking honestly, taking ownership, and creating value in everything we deliver. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to growing stronger together. Joining the team means being part of an environment where people support each other and take pride in making a real impact.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. Agropur is an E-Verify Employer (US Operations).