Do you have the appetite to Grow Your Magic?

Consumers everywhere are increasingly conscious of the quality of the food they eat. Puratos develops, produces and distributes a unique range of ingredients for bakers, pastry-chefs and chocolatiers who demand the very highest quality.

Founded in Belgium in 1919, Puratos is growing rapidly with over 9000 employees in 75 countries, with a consolidated turnover of over €2 billion. Our passion for innovation, pioneering spirit and core values continue to propel our global ambitions. This, coupled with our commitment to our communities is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

Project Manager

(Mississauga, ON)

Reporting to the Director of Continuous Improvement, the Project Manager is responsible for leading and executing capital projects in Canada. The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and budget parameters.  Projects may include but are not limited to:  major plant expansions, new construction builds, renovation projects and other major production equipment installments.

Key Accountabilities

1. Leads major capital projects from inception to completion with accountability for cost, schedule, and quality
   • Develops full scale project plans including scope and goals in collaboration with key stakeholders (including close alignment with Site safety officers);
   • Identifies & sets objectives to be included in project proposals;
   • Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, assigning appropriate personnel and reviewing contractor bids.
   • Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates.
   • Confirms product performance by designing and conducting tests.
   • Determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project elements.
   • Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.
   • Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes; recommending actions.
   • Effectively communicates project expectations and liases regularly with team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
   • Controls project costs by approving expenditures in SAP and administering contractor contracts.
   • Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends and recommending actions.

• • Leads handoff from project team to operations team once acceptance testing is complete

Manages overall Canada Capex

• • Assists with the development of a regional strategy
  • Recommends budget changes in a timely manner
  • Oversees completion of various projects across the Canada
  • Co-develops plant, facility, and departmental long-range capital plans
  • Ensures complete execution of the capital budget
  • Drives continuous improvement
  • Managing data in PowerSteering

Establishes best practices in Canada in-line with Group guidelines

• • Leads monthly capital meetings to review project progress
  • Coaches and mentors new regional/local project leaders
  • Collaborate with Puratos Group Engineering and Purchasing for best practices and project guidance
  • Adheres to all Puratos Group guidelines related to Project Management

COMPETENCIES / PROFILE

Functional skills

• • Minimum:  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related field
  • PMP certification or formal education is required
  • Minimum 5 years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in CapEx projects (managing engineering and industrial capex projects)
  • Familiarity with project management software MS Project, PowerSteering, AutoCAD is highly desirable
  • Proven experience in managing large-scale projects with budgets ranging from small to approx. $2M
  • Demonstrated knowledge of automation, robotization or digitalization of industrial applications. 
  • Familiar with production process engineering (P&ID, TDS, URS, etc.) and safety by design
  • Knowledge of utilities processing (electricity, compressed air, steam, WWT, process water, …)
  • Computer science fundamentals; self-confident with new IT systems, data management, and analytics.
  • Able to travel up to 40% of the time to manage projects across Canada.

Competencies

• Collaboration: effectively work with others by actively listening, building trusting relationships.

• Influencing:  able to persuade and motivate others to support and contribute to the project by effectively describing benefits and importance to secure buy-in.

• Strategic Thinking:  ensures project goals are aligned with the overall business objectives – able to see and react to the big picture. 

• Continuous Improvement Mindset:  constantly seeks ways to enhance processes, tools and methodologies to improve project outcomes.

• Leadership:  Is able to guide, motivate, manage and influence effectively.  Can flex and be agile as needed.

• Time Management:  able to multi-task and prioritize tasks effectively, manage time efficiently and meet deadlines.

• Risk Management:  identifies potential risks and develops strategies to mitigate them.

• Problem Solving: capacity to analyze problems – reviewing with an attention to detail, identify viable solutions and implement them effectively in alignment with others.
   
• Communication:  Excellent verbal and written English communication skills are essential.  Able to effectively manage & communicate with virtual multidisciplinary teams. 

• Negotiation Skills:  able to effectively negotiate with stakeholders, vendors and team members to reach mutually beneficial agreements and alignment.

Offer

Puratos provides a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment that encourages our people to take initiatives and bring ideas that will contribute to the success of the company. Of course, Puratos offers a competitive package (salary, group insurance, training…) but additionally, offers you a position that you can further develop and shape.

Puratos Canada Inc. is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. Accommodations are available on request for applicants with a disability in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.  Please contact hrcanada@puratos.com or 905-362-3695 if you require accommodation.