Project Manager, PLM

Job Description Summary The Project Manager, PLM serves as a central coordinator for product launch initiatives within an assigned product portfolio at FGF Brands. Success in this role requires the ability to manage concurrent projects, maintain exceptional attention to detail, and collaborate across functions while applying a comprehensive understanding of supply chain operations, manufacturing processes, and packaging line capabilities to ensure seamless product commercialization. What FGF Offers FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training. Unleashing Your Potential Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, & a generous flexible medical / Health spending account RRSP matching program Tuition reimbursement program Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc. Primary Responsibilities Effectively manage the critical path of multiple product launches; this entails coordinating with multiple groups in the organization who contribute to a product launch. Maintain project timelines, recognizing when critical dates are at risk; problem solve, if required; escalate, if required. Liaise and follow-up with various external stakeholders to ensure all project related tasks are followed-up and executed on-time and on-schedule (i.e. customers, suppliers). Provide packaging recommendations when new formats are required; this entails a thorough understanding of the product, of how it will be marketed and of the FGF packaging capabilities. Participate in Innovation Sessions with our suppliers. Attend all trials for the assigned product portfolio. Thoroughly understand the profiles of all customers as their product introduction protocols will differ. Ability to provide project updates to Sales and / or customers in an accurate, concise manner. Other duties, as assigned. Required Experience 3+ years of relevant experience in a project management / Co-ordination role. Supply chain industry experience within a manufacturing or CPG environment is strongly preferred.Post-secondary education in Business, Industrial Engineering, or a relevant field. Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task. Strong organization, problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills. Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Passion to thrive in a constantly changing environment with shifting priorities. What is the recipe for a great career at FGF? Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own creativity and out of the box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas. Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time. In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization. FGF Brands may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our recruitment and selection process. These tools may assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants. AI tools are used to support our recruitment process, with final hiring decisions made by our recruitment and hiring teams. FGF Brands is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please let our recruitment team know, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. #LI-AC1 #LI-Hybrid #IND1

The Project Manager, PLM coordinates product launch initiatives by managing critical paths and timelines across multiple internal and external stakeholders. They are responsible for providing packaging recommendations, attending product trials, and ensuring seamless commercialization within the assigned product portfolio.

Candidates must have 3+ years of experience in project management or coordination, preferably within a manufacturing or CPG supply chain environment. A post-secondary education in Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is required, along with strong analytical and organizational skills.

• Competitive compensation • Health benefits • Flexible medical spending account • Health spending account • RRSP matching program • Tuition reimbursement program • Discount program

• Time managementPreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred
• OrganizationPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Microsoft OfficePreferred
• Project managementPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project management
• Supply chain operations
• Manufacturing processes
• Packaging line capabilities
• Product commercialization
• Critical path management
• Time management
• Problem solving
• Critical thinking
• Analytical skills
• Microsoft Office
• Communication
• Stakeholder management
• Organization
• Supply Chain
• Analytical Skills
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Commercialization
• Computer Literacy
• Creativity
• Critical Thinking
• Sales
• Packaging And Labeling
• Innovation
• Industrial Engineering
• Problem Solving
• Leadership Development
• Manufacturing Processes
• Project Management
• Multitasking
• Operations
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Project Portfolio Management
• Time Management
• Timelines
• Coordinating
• Detail Oriented

• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Food & Beverage
• PLM Project Manager
• Project Manager (General)
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Project Management Specialists

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

3+ years

Apply by

Aug 20, 2027

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week