The Project Manager leads cross-functional initiatives for product development, ensuring projects meet business goals and timelines while coordinating with various departments.
Grand River Foods is a leading food solutions company serving customers in the North American grocery and food service industry. As a member of the Sunrise Farm family, we remain as dedicated as ever to both providing a quality work environment for our employees, as well as producing only the highest quality products for our customers. We are known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike.
Position Summary: The Project Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional initiatives that drive innovation, efficiency, and successful commercialization of new and existing products. This role requires strong project management capabilities, technical understanding of manufacturing processes, and the ability to collaborate across departments including Sales, Operations, QA, Regulatory Affairs, and Procurement. This role ensures projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget, while aligning with strategic business goals and customer needs.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of product development projects, from concept through commercialization.
- Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and resource allocations to ensure on-time delivery and budget adherence.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among internal teams and external stakeholders to align project goals and execution.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
- Oversee application testing, implementation, and operational readiness for new product initiatives.
- Monitor and report on project status, KPIs, and deliverables to leadership and stakeholders.
- Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.
- Manage scope, schedule, and budget across multiple concurrent projects.
- Facilitate project kick-offs, milestone reviews, and post-mortems.
- Lead cross-functional teams including PD, Sales, Operations, Quality, and Regulatory.
- Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and accountability.
- Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles to maintain project momentum.
- Provide regular updates to senior leadership on project status, risks, and mitigation strategies.
- Maintain clear documentation and communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepare and present project dashboards and performance metrics.
- Identify potential risks and develop contingency plans.
- Manage change requests and assess impact on timelines and deliverables.
- Ensure compliance with internal processes and regulatory requirements.
REQUIRED SKILL, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, with Food Science being an asset.
- 5+ years of project management experience, preferably in food manufacturing environments.
- Proven track record of successfully managing complex, cross-functional projects.
- PMP certification or equivalent is preferred.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and 5S principles are an asset.
- Familiarity with ERP systems, project tracking software, and regulatory documentation processes.
COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES:
- Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage cross-functional teams and external partners.
- High attention to detail and analytical thinking for problem-solving and decision-making.
- Proactive and adaptable, with a customer-focused mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Proficient with MS Project, Asana, Smartsheet and Planner platforms
- Comfortable with data analysis, reporting, and presenting findings to senior leadership.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- High level of initiative and problem-solving capability.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Smartsheet).
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Customer-focused mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
Key Attributes:
- Ability to lead and motivate diverse teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with teams and stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and planning skills to manage complex projects, schedules, and resources.
- Familiarity with project management tools and software.
- Aptitude for identifying issues, analyzing situations, and developing effective solutions.
- Flexibility to manage changes in project scope, budget, or timelines as needed.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Office-based with occasional travel to manufacturing sites, suppliers, or customer locations.
- May require extended hours during critical project phases.
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At Sunrise Farms we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
Please note that the expected new hire salary range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sunrise Farms. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.
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