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Position Title: Project Manager, Supply Chain

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Position Location: Florenceville Main ; Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, US ; Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick, Canada

Grade: Grade 05

Requisition ID: 32165

SUMMARY:
Do you have a passion for fries and flawless execution? As a Project Manager in Mc Cain Foods' Supply Chain Excellence team, you'll be the driving force behind large-scale projects that keep our potato and appetizer products moving! From opening brand-new warehouses to managing complex cross-functional projects and/or programs, you'll play a key role in shaping our North American supply chain operations. If you're ready to lead high-impact initiatives and collaborate with a team that's always cooking up something new, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Supply Chain Transformation Delivery

Mc Cain is investing heavily in streamlining and enhancing our distribution network to better serve our customers. In this role, you'll lead the charge by coordinating internal teams (plant operations, engineering, supply chain) and external partners (3PLs, MHE providers, general contractors) to ensure the successful, SAFE, on-time, and on-budget opening of multiple new warehouses.

2. Project Planning

Lead the creation of detailed business cases for large-scale, cross-functional projects (total value of $3MM+, execution time over 4 months) involving functions such as Value Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Logistics, Customer Solutions and Finance. This includes orchestrating cost-benefit analysis, defining resource requirements, and projecting ROI to secure stakeholder approval and guide strategic decision-making.
The ability to listen to input and feedback from stakeholders, while managing scope creep and filtering out non-relevant information.

3. Project Execution

For assigned projects, create and maintain project plans and schedules, coordinating Supply Chain activities to track timelines, milestones, and ensure high-quality deliverables that meet or exceed expectations.
Facilitate communication among project teams, stakeholders, and external partners, organizing meetings, preparing agendas, and maintaining project documentation.
Delegate tasks effectively and hold others accountable to maintain project scope and timelines. (including internal teams and 3rd party partners)
Conduct Project Post-Mortem/Lesson Learned assessments and develop process improvements for future projects.

4. Living Our "Leadership Principles" at Mc Cain

"We Bring out the best in our People" - Provide specific feedback and coaching to team members and project analysts to help develop their understanding and usage of Project Management best practices and tools.
"We Act Like Owners" - Proactively break down silos between teams through communication, feedback and setting clear expectations and accountability; sets KPI's and goals that unify cross functional project teams.
"We are Customer Obsessed" - Challenges project teams to consider how changes in work (processes, policies, systems, etc.) will impact our customers.
"We Think Big and Plan Ahead" - Pushes Self and others to stretch outside of their comfort zone; asks "how can we think bigger?"

Qualifications:
Educational background: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or Engineering.
Certifications: PMP or similar certification.
Experience: Over 3 years of experience in Supply Chain.
Travel: Willingness to travel up to 40%.
Technical Collaboration skills: Proven ability to work effectively with IT teams to ensure projects receive the necessary technical support and meet system requirements.
System Knowledge and Proficiency: Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Ideal candidate will have working knowledge of SAP IBP/APO, E2Open TMS (formerly Blu Jay), WMS systems and Power BI.
Detail-oriented and efficient: Works quickly while maintaining accuracy, with a results-driven mindset that includes the ability to analyze information and make decisive choices.
Strong communicator: Proficient in both verbal and written communication, effectively engaging with all organizational levels while maintaining professionalism and fostering strong relationships with internal customers and external vendors.
Information / Data savvy: Skilled at identifying and acquiring relevant information and data, with a strong desire to learn and grow.
Resilient and persistent: Maintains focus and determination through setbacks, overcoming barriers with a positive, results-driven approach.

Mc Cain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.

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Job Family: Supply Chain & Logistics
Division: NA Supply Chain
Department: Supply Chain CI and PMO
Location(s): CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol || US - United States of America : Illinois : Oakbrook Terrace

Company: Mc Cain Foods (Canada)