Logistics Project Manager

Departement: Supply Chain & Logistic
Workplace: Strathroy
Company: Nortera

Joining Nortera means choosing opportunities to grow together!

As the North American leader in ready-to-cook vegetables, we are committed to contributing to the well-being of society by providing access to healthy and sustainable food.

Nortera produces major private and retail brands and markets its own brands Arctic Gardens and Del Monte.

WHY CHOOSE NORTERA

• Competitive salary, annual bonus and vacation policy;
• Flexible work schedule in hybrid mode;
• Complete range of social benefits (telemedicine) and employee assistance program (EAP);
• Possibility of contributing to an RRSP with employer contribution;
• Participation in a volunteer day at the employer's expense;
• Reimbursement for tuition fees and physical activity;
• Environment that fosters learning and professional development;
• Opportunities to work on inspiring projects in a growing company!

YOUR DAILY ROLE

Reporting to the Director of Logistics Project Management, you will be responsible for promoting and implementing logistics best practices through a portfolio of improvement projects, in order to increase efficiency at all levels of the chain. You will provide guidance and expertise to identify and manage improvement projects, implementing sustainable solutions that meet safety and quality standards, in order to achieve the organization's performance objectives.

THE ROLE:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and recommend a portfolio of improvement projects that meet or exceed logistical business objectives;
• Develop action plans and timelines for each project and mobilize accountable stakeholders;
• Develop and implement dashboards to assess the performance of implemented processes and track performance indicators;
• Liaise with Regional Logistics Managers regarding project progress, opportunities and potential synergies, and submit recommendations;
• Identify and implement winning conditions to ensure the success of improvement initiatives with stakeholders (budgets, resources, change management, etc.) in concert with the departments concerned;
• Organize and facilitate work sessions with stakeholders, using various proven continuous improvement tools adapted to the context (such as Lean, Kanban, 5S, etc.) and ensure documentation and follow-up;
• Train and develop the internal skills and knowledge of logistics managers in continuous improvement best practices;
• Meet regularly with key players on site to develop a relationship of trust, an in-depth understanding of operational realities, and to promote a culture of improvement in action;
• Monitor best logistics practices in the industry, in order to stimulate and enrich the internal performance culture among stakeholders, including management and key operational players;
• Ensure diligent documentation and follow-up of approval processes (when required) for all projects and/or mandates under its responsibility.

YOUR PROFILE

• More than 5 years' relevant experience in managing complex projects;
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Project Management, or other relevant training;
• Black Belt certification (an asset);
• Strong communication and mobilization skills and be recognized as a team player;
• Mastery of continuous improvement principles and tools (LEAN, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, etc.);
• Demonstrated competence in change management;
• Strategic thinking, pragmatic and mobilizing approach;
• Influencing and communication skills at all levels;
• Rigor, agility and excellent management of time and priorities;
• Proficiency in ERP/WMS and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook);
• Fluency in written and spoken English;
• Ability to work from multiple plants in Ontario (Strathroy, Ingersoll and Tecumseh).

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Come grow with Nortera!

Although all job applications are considered, only successful applicants will be contacted. The use of masculine gender could have been used without discrimination and only for the purpose of lightening the text. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from a wide variety of candidates in order to staff a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities in which we operate.

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