Project Manager

About AGI
Ag Growth International (AGI) is a Canadian based food infrastructure company. With over 3,800 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.

AGI Food provides engineering solutions and project management services to the food industry.  AGI Food specializes in automated systems for pet food, rice and pasta, confectionery ready-to-eat foods, sauces and meat processing.
 
The Opportunity
Currently, we are seeking a Project Manager to add to our team in Woodbridge, ON.  Bringing a minimum of 7 years of relevant Project Management and Project Engineering experience to oversee and drive multiple projects in a food manufacturing setting. The Project Manager must be familiar with and follow Engineering best practices, Project Management methodologies and exhibit professionalism and expertise in client presentation, negotiation, and interaction on project progress. Effectively organizes and leads meetings with senior level client representation (plan, facilitate, document, follow up) and with project engineering teams to accomplish objectives. Oversees the Project Team to ensure project specification and timelines are met, escalated issues receive timely and due attention.

Travel component may be 20% of total time, but this percentage is project dependent.  While AGI Food tries to minimize travel, the percentage is project dependent and AGI Food has implemented programs to compensate for time away.  

Responsibilities 

•    Direct large and/or complex projects with a high business impact from inception to closure.

•    Accountable for the operational and engineering excellence of project.

•    Execute against medium- and long-term strategic plans to help AGI Food gain market share in the sectors we serve.

•    Lead major capital projects, over-seeing project teams, identify all equipment capabilities, utility & infrastructure requirements, and develop Process Flow Diagrams and layout concepts.

•    Coach and mentor team members, providing regular performance reviews, and feedback to ensure alignment of goals, deliverables exceptional performance.

•    Regularly inspect installation activities at client sites to ensure proper installation of all intended project designs. Regularly inspect that contractor's appropriate management is in place, including adherence to client safety measures.

•    Standardize project execution process.

•    Support site start-up team and troubleshoot issues when they arise. If required, work with vender technicians to remediate issues.

•    Develop and maintain project plans and coordinate project activities; track critical path milestones, accomplishments, and results.

•    Ensure that end-to-end project planning, risk identification, dependency tricking, issues. identification / escalation, and change management are being managed appropriately through team resources, utilizing best practice project management standards.

•    Liaise with regulatory bodies, municipal and local authorities regarding codes, regulations, etc. to ensure minimal disruption to project milestones and plan.

•    Build relationships with senior leaders and other program/project owners; interact with, prepare materials for, and present to principals as required.

•    Collaborate with members of the Senior Leadership Team, building strong partnerships with leaders across the organization.

•    Enhance our reputation with our client base, by delivering project deliverables, maintain positive relationships, leading to additional business opportunities.

•    Provide technical leadership for the design and execution of projects.

•    Contribute to the development of budgets related to engineering team resourcing and projects.

•    Able to work flexible hours and multi-task in a fast paced, dynamic, high-pressured environment - managing changing priorities and tight deadlines.

•    Manage to budget and schedule constraints on all work executed for AGI Food.

•    Recommend, manage, and implement efforts to streamline the organization's processes and establish best practices through regular inspection and feedback mechanisms from PM team.   
 
Qualifications 

•    University Degree in Engineering, supplemented with Project Management and/or Business Management education is an asset.

•    The ideal candidate will have 7+ years previous project engineering, project management and/or manufacturing experience in the food manufacturing and pet food/nutrition sectors.

•    5+ years of cross-functional team leadership experience.

•    Member of, and in good standing with the PEO and/or other related professional organizations.

•    Results orientated; ability to commit to and follow initiatives through to completion.

•    A history of effectively managing managers, junior engineers across multiple teams and functions.

•    Demonstrated success in executing and leading strategic initiatives.

•    Advanced capabilities in quantitative and data analysis; Proven ability to conduct research/analysis, organize and interpret findings, and build presentations that facilitate Senior Management decision making.

•    Working knowledge of CFIA, FDA and USDA food equipment and design standards.

•    Understanding food plant Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs), area designations, clean design requirements and the impact to process and equipment layout designs.

•    Ability to converse and collaborate with multiple departments spanning multiple disciplines, and at senior levels.

•    Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Ability to write effective, high-quality communications, reports, and proposals.

•    Effective time management and organizational skills.

•    Software Application and Technical Knowledge: advanced skills using Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Project, and AutoCAD

Why AGI?

We're leading the way in global food supply chain solutions and here's how:
We're the leading global expert in providing farmers, processors and commercial customers with the right equipment and customized engineering solutions to produce, protect and deliver the world's grain, fertilizer, seed, feed and food supplies. Dedicated to safety, innovation and customization, AGI offers one of the largest catalogs of equipment and full-service planning and engineering services for the storage, blending, mixing, conveying, conditioning, and processing of agricultural products worldwide. Supported by an extensive in-country sales and service team, AGI provides a global distribution network and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India, France, and Italy.

 Our Culture

Safety and teamwork are the cornerstones of our global culture. In all aspects of our business, diverse and inclusive teams work together to deliver quality products, solutions, and services for our customers around the world.

Our Benefits

Our competitive salaries, benefits packages, and employee share purchase plan help you take care of your family. Professional development activities keep you learning and involved, offering many opportunities to grow and advance your career.

With AGI, you're choosing an employer dedicated to strengthening and securing the global food supply chain.

AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.