Manager, Project Manager Office - Manufacturing

Belvika Trade & Packaging Ltd. is a leading one-stop contract packaging company, specializing in precision packing of dry foods, chocolate and confectionary products from multiple facilities totaling more than 500,000 ft2.

A 31-year-old and 100% owned Canadian Company, Belvika has grown to be one of the largest co-packers of chocolate, confectionary and snack products in Canada.

Belvika uses its extensive experience in managing both manual processes and automated equipment to handle primary and secondary packaging of products for some of the world’

s best known confectionary brands.

Belvika is an equal opportunity employer; offering competitive wages, a bonus plan, benefit plan, ongoing training and an interesting and challenging work environment.

We will provide the tools and training that you require to excel at your role together with access to Senior Management to provide additional support and guidance.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Belvika is currently seeking a Manager, Project Manager Office (PMO) for its Mississauga facility. Reporting to the Vice President, Operations or designate, we are seeking a talented Project Manager who will be responsible for the coordination, implementation, execution, and completion of customer new product and packaging projects.

In addition, the candidate will also review and recommend production line implementations, company process improvements and continuous improvements / efficiency projects.

The successful candidate will :

• Manage a team of Project Managers who execute the planning and implementation of customer new product and packaging projects;
• Lead the ongoing measurement and attainment of departmental Key Performance Indicators and continuous improvement;
• Be the business lead for all customers insuring established project scope, goals and deliverables;
• Assist in the development of new product packaging, sourcing of packaging materials, artwork. proofs, mock ups, samples, colour proofs, etc.;
• Communicate with suppliers to keep current on new developments, materials, etc.;
• Develop packaging specifications for new and changing products. Maintain files and distribute specification to all appropriate departments.
• This includes new packaging codes and pallet patterns;
• Develop project plans and track project timelines using tools such as Microsoft Excel;
• Manage project budget and resource allocation;
• Work closely with engineering and operations team on technical aspects of packaging;
• Coordinate and direct external suppliers and liaise with customers on all projects;
• Generate reports for Leadership on project status and progress;
• Analyze and edit technical drawings or technical information when necessary;
• Identify lean efficiency improvements within projects;
• Other duties as assigned by the company.

Education / Work experience requirements :

• 3-5 years’ work experience in packaging development, graphics or project management;
• Understanding and exposure to consumer products industry;
• Bachelor or college degree required;
• Valid Driver’s License & access to own personal vehicle;
• Ability to travel to other sites as required;
• Knowledge of packaging materials and food packaging equipment an asset;
• Strong Communication Skills, (document revisions and report writing);
• Strong Organization Skills;
• Strong Time Management Skills.

Key technical & behavioural competencies :

• Strong Computer and Microsoft Office experience;
• Effective leadership and teamwork skills;
• Ability to schedule and manage a small team of cross functional resources.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those most qualified will be contacted.