PLM Project Coordinator (Open to New Graduates)

Job Posting:

Company

Wonderbrands, is a leading Canadian bakery with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads. We are the makers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D’Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa. We have a network of 14 Bakery Manufacturing facilities across Canada.

Our Program

Do you have a passion to innovate and a desire to challenge the status quo? We are seeking individuals interested in starting a career in an organization that offers opportunities to work in a fun, stimulating, and dynamic environment as a PLM Project Coordinator.

The result is an agile workplace, filled with Team Members that have a relentless obsession with continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Come join us on our journey to become the world’s great baker!

What Wonderbrands Offers:

• We believe in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training; Unleashing Your Potential
• Many of our team members who joined us through similar “new graduate” programs were able to accelerate their career growth and reach high levels in our organization within a few years of joining us
• Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, and a generous flexible Medical/Health spending account
• Employer matching Pension program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - restaurants, gyms, shopping etc.

Summary:

You will be an integral part of the team, helping to organize, track, and report on project activities to support the flawless execution of product launches and lifecycle transitions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Project Support: Provide day-to-day support for product development and lifecycle management projects, assisting with scheduling, tracking, and coordinating tasks to ensure timely execution
• Data Management: Maintain accurate project documentation, ensuring all project details, timelines, and deliverables are properly recorded and accessible for team members and stakeholders
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with internal teams (R&D, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, QA) to ensure smooth communication and timely execution of project tasks. Facilitate meetings and follow-ups as needed
• Timeline Tracking: Assist in the development and monitoring of project timelines, ensuring that key milestones are met, and project tasks are completed on schedule. Highlight any potential delays and escalate issues as appropriate
• Inventory & Materials Management: Support the tracking of inventory levels and assist in managing new materials and ingredient quantities during product launches and transitions. Help mitigate any risks related to excess inventory or shortages
• Project Reporting: Prepare and update progress reports for the PLM Project Manager and senior leadership, tracking key milestones, deliverables, and any risks that may impact the project’s success
• Risk Management: Assist in identifying potential risks and issues that could impact the product lifecycle. Help with the development of contingency plans and support the implementation of corrective actions
• Documentation & Compliance: Ensure all necessary product lifecycle documentation is up to date and compliant with organizational standards and regulatory requirements
• First Production Support: Assist with the coordination of first production runs, providing on-site support and ensuring smooth execution during the initial launch phase/
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes by identifying opportunities for better efficiency, communication, and coordination

About You:

• Post-secondary education in Business or a relevant field
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify issues early and take proactive steps to address them
• Basic knowledge of product development or lifecycle management processes is a plus
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, with a working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications
• Positive attitude and a results-oriented mindset
• Bright, driven and clear about your future career goals
• Roll up your sleeves mentality with a whatever it takes mindset to get the job done

What is the recipe for a great career at Wonderbrands?

Working at Wonderbrands, 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.

We are heavily focused on embracing an entrepreneurial drive and a highly collaborative start up culture with an emphasis on cross-functional collaboration.

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current existing vacancy within our organization

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.