Conagra Brands
Project Manager - 15 Month Maternity Leave Contract
Mississauga · Mid · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$81k-$119kDetected 129 days ago
Project ManagementSupply ChainLogisticsProcurementLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingFood ScienceS&OP
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Lottery odds (Level II)66
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About the role
- An employee's actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees' equity.
- Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.
- We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and support cost build-up, CIR development, material set-up/readiness, scale-up efforts and launch/post launch metrics.
- Support ConAgra Business Strategy through delivering multiple projects on time.
- Ensure proper application of project management tools, Stage Gate models and prioritization. Prepare and maintain project status within PMO Tools (Accolade).
- Provide risk assessments on project - identify and outline mitigation steps with team leads and functional owners.
- Lead project teams in identifying, defining, and resolving system and business process problems, distinguishing between symptoms and root causes.
- Coordinate and support cost build-up, material and systems set-up /readiness, packaging development, scale-up efforts, tracking of packaging run outs/ transitions related to assigned projects as well as launch/post launch metrics.
- Work closely with R&D, Co-Manufacture, Market Development, Sales, Brand, Procurement, Finance and Supply Chain functions to deliver projects and drive the top and bottom line.
- We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
- We're in the business of building champions - within our people and our iconic brands like POGO®, VH Sauces® and Orville Redenbacher®.
Requirements
- Additional duties as required.
- The position requires strong project and influence management skills to lead cross-functional project teams without direct reports relationship.
- Highly collaborative leadership & communication style; communicate effectively with both functional and technical partners in written and verbal forms.
Nice to have
- Exposure to multiple Supply Chain and other business disciplines (Marketing, Sales, Purchasing, Manufacturing, S&OP, Logistics, R&D, etc.) in previous positions or project work preferred.
Skills
- BA/BS degree in Engineering, Food Technology, Business Administration, or related field
- 3 plus years project management experience in manufacturing/supply chain environment
- PMP or working towards certification
- Exposure to new product commercialization and start-up procedures.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing unit operations.
- Demonstrate an ability to resolve conflict and to provide decisive, respected leadership.
- Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.
- Strong problem solving aptitude.
- Excellent communication skills - both formal and informal with the ability to communicate within all levels of the organization.
- Ability to troubleshoot problems and recommend solutions
- Adept at working within a matrix organization
- Position seats in Mississauga office
Compensation
- $81,000-$119,000
- The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position.
- An employee's actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees' equity.
- Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, wealth accumulation program and access to discounts
- As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits, mental wellbeing support and wellness spending account
- Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, wealth accumulation program and access to discounts
- Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
- Paid-time off, flexible work-schedules, Employee & Family Assistance Program and volunteer opportunities
- Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet.
Company info
- At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food.
- As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career.
- Foodies Welcome.
- Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or any other protected factor.
- Conagra is committed to working with and providing accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
- If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email Canada.Recruitment@conagrafoods.com.
- We will make a determination on your request for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
- The company uses artificial intelligence (AI) in screening, assessing, and selecting applicants for open positions.
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