- Plan and implement projects throughout their lifecycles for Supply Chain and Operations
- Developing and distributing various technical documents such as Work Instructions and Procedures related to Operations and Supply Chain
- Taking the lead on Operations and Supply Chain tasks for new product launches and process improvements
- Maintaining clear communication about the project's progress to the broader project team
- Collaborating closely with Commercialization teams as well as other cross functional departments to ensure the projects do not interfere in the day-to-day operations
- Creating plans to accelerate or mitigate any challenges that arise during the process
- Oversee training for operational stakeholders on new product changes and SKUs, ensuring smooth implementation onsite for production, shipping, inventory, and engineering teams
- Manage stakeholder expectations and project requirements
- Assist Operational leaders in executing various operations projects, both strategic and tactical in nature, involving broad stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include planning, documentation, training, trials, and seamless management of connections with other projects
- Track deliverables and ensure all downstream areas are ready for commercial projects
- Maintain standards and monitor scope with project quality
- Monitor and report on project progress
- Present to stakeholders' reports on progress as well as problems and solutions
- Implement and manage change when necessary to meet project outputs
- Evaluate and assess result of project
- Engineering diploma or degree preferred with Industrial Engineering focus
- 4+ years' experience in project management, especially larger projects
- Project management qualification (PMP) or equivalent
- Experience in Agile teams
- Proven leadership skills
- Theoretical and practical project management knowledge
- Knowledge of various equipment used in production and packaging
- Experience in strategic planning, risk management and/or change management
- Proficiency in project management software tools & Office Suites (Excel, PowerPoint, Projects, etc.)
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Excellent decision-making and leadership capabilities
- Experience in contract negotiation
- Conflict resolution experience
- Adaptability
- Sustains productivity levels even during intense or stressful periods