Project Manager – Custom Wood Product (Point-of-Purchase Displays)

Our Woodbridge based client a manufacturer of retail store and point-of-purchase displays is need of a Project Manager with 5+ years of Project Management in the wood products industry or similar. This position works closely with clients, other Project Managers, Design department, Production Manager, Lead Hands shipping/receiving departments and accounting. Reports directly to the VP of Operations.

ROLE:
• Coordinates Projects of any size from the estimating stage right through purchasing, expediting (externally and internally), manufacturing, packaging, shipping, accounting and some installation coordination at times.
• Some subcontract coordination responsibilities as well.
• Updated Drivers licence and own vehicle.
• Participate in Production meetings and Projects meetings as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Estimating of new sales leads. Secure approvals of quotation ad prepare quotation terms and conditions in accordance with company procedures.
• Sets up new projects in the company tracking systems, follows them and update continuously. Ensure proper and acceptable paperwork is in place from the client.
• Coordinates and deals directly with the client after project start-up.
• Continuously update projects and change orders as they occur. Follow-up with client for approvals before issuing to production. Ensure all project updates and pricing are issued before shipping and invoicing the client.
• Set initial schedule in coordination with other departments and in line with client requirements. Updates to be done daily. In a larger project set the sequencing as required.
• Prepare panel cut list diagrams where required and issue with the project data.
• Order/requisition all material, supplies required to produce the order. Check existing inventories and allocate where available. Track all incoming items until received.
• Continuously review the project in process and ensure dates and quality are met and all issues resolved in time.
• Prepare and generate packing lists, labels and diagrams as required for the production/shipping departments. Coordinates installation instruction and diagrams as required before shipment.
• Coordinate and organize shipments with client and company shipping department.
• Inspect incoming speciality items when required.
• Willingness to work late in order to meet the schedules. On call if needed to handle questions from the operation.
• Coordinate photographs of all shipments with shipping department.
• Coordinate warranty issues with and for the client on all projects under your assignment.
• Coordinate with accounting on overdue payments and any issues to resolve with respect to costs.
• Co-ordinate with quality control to ensure consistent application of quality standards and updates of any changes in design or production methods, errors etc. for the record.
• Follows company safety rules and regulations at all times.

Qualifications:
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in custom design production project management
• Strong computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Exceptional communications skills, written and verbal

Compensation:
• Salary: commensurate with experience
• Vacation: 2 weeks
• Medical & Dental Benefits

We thank all those who apply however, only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship. Please send applications to [email protected] and quote job ref #DSFPM010421.