Project Manager, Permanent Display

WHO WE ARE

Harding Display Corp (HDC) is one of Canada's pre-eminent point-of-sale and in-store marketing solution providers.  Located in Scarborough, Ontario, we are a family-owned company and have proudly been servicing clients in Canada and the U.S. since 1927 (that's over 98 years). 

Our customers – who include Coca Cola (Canada and USA), Keurig, Molson Coors, Blackhawk Network, and Canon to name a few – choose us because of our best-in-class customer-focused approach and innovative designs of temporary and permanent displays.  More importantly, though, we are backed by a strong team of dedicated, diverse employees in all segments of our business including graphic and structural design, production, manufacturing, logistics, sales, accounting, and human resources.

WHY WORK WITH US?

Our business continues to evolve, and we are looking for top talent to join our team and fuel our continuous growth. At HDC, we believe in People First, where everyone is welcome, and everyone knows you by name – you are never just a number We acknowledge that Powerful Communication is our oxygen, and that we can't live without it. Our Growth Mindset encourages us to be open to learning and adaptable to new ways of doing things. We are leaders in our industry and our expertise allows us to Innovate Forward, bringing the best and brightest products and services to our clients. We relentlessly seek Continuous Improvements, looking for opportunities to work smarter, not harder.

We offer:

• Competitive pay + bonus opportunity
• Paid vacation, sick/personal days
• Health and dental benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Insurance Programs
• Fun, collaborative work environment with a group of seriously talented individuals

Are you ready to join our growing team and become a member of the Harding family?  If so, read on

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Project Manager, Permanent Displays oversees all aspects of projects from inception to final delivery. They will set out the plan, monitor and control the entire process. The PM performs a variety of tasks including but not limited to setting deliverables and dates, estimating, preparing quotes, coordinating with suppliers and internal production, communicating the progress of the project, entering orders, follow up on orders, purchasing materials, coordinating logistics, maintaining project margins and invoicing.

The Project Manager, Permanent Displays handles multiple projects within a fast-paced environment and is flexible to adapt to constant challenges and change.  The PM is a person who is highly organized, takes ownership and can communicate well with internal and external customers.  They will develop and maintain positive working relationships with all contacts inside and outside of Harding Display.

This role is primarily on-site, with some flexibility at our Scarborough location.

HIGHLIGHTS OF WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Understands the scope and requirements of the project
• Creates and manages critical paths and workback schedules
• Constantly monitors and reports on the progress of a project to all stakeholders
• Ensures client deliverables and expectations are met and exceeded in terms of quality of product and service delivered
• Organizes and attends meetings with project stakeholders
• Takes and publishes meeting project notes
• Communicates customer expectations with design, creative and manufacturing
• Preparing client quotes from internal estimates
• Closely monitoring project margins and related risk areas
• Create part numbers/ Bill of materials and pack slips
• Create work orders, provide all quotes and Purchase orders
• Processes all prototype and production orders
• Coordinates the purchasing of any outsourced components from vendors
• Works with the internal production team to ensure on time delivery
• Coordinate logistics of final product to destination with logistics team
• Manage vendor relationships
• Ensures Quality Procedures are followed and documented
• Review proofs sent in from clients and printers
• Assist on in-store executions like the installation of prototypes in store environments
• Additional duties as required.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• University or College Diploma or 3-5 years of experience in related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications like Word, Excel, Outlook etc
• Familiar with project management software
• Able to read and review design drawings and planograms to ensure project requirements are met
• Has a strong understanding of Permanent Point of Purchase Displays and Retail markets
• Corrugated knowledge is an asset to assist on jobs where we use mixed materials
• Strong negotiation skills with proven track record in managing purchasing and vendor relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships
• Strong organizational and time management skills

If this sounds like you, please do not hesitate to apply.  We look forward to reviewing your application

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with Harding Display, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Harding Display, we want people to love their work and show respect and empathy to all. We are committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve and encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages, and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

We are proud to be in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. If you require accommodation at any point through the hiring process, please contact the People & Talent Department at using the subject line: Accommodation Request.