Agropur Cooperative

Project Manager

Agropur Cooperative$100K — $126K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, or a related field
  • Minimum of five years of experience in project management within a manufacturing environment
  • Experience in the food or manufacturing sector
  • Experience managing the full project lifecycle (budget, schedule, financial tracking, and governance)
  • Experience coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders
  • Strong organizational, structuring, and complex project tracking skills
  • PMP certification

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and execute detailed project plans for cross-functional start-ups
  • Manage and coordinate resources, including third-party vendors, for project execution
  • Provide vision and direction to cross-functional teams and stakeholders
  • Ensure timely project delivery within scope and budget in collaboration with the Engineering team
  • Participate in required meetings to escalate risks and constraints
  • Manage a portfolio of complex initiatives across business sectors
  • Master the full project lifecycle from launch to deployment
  • Maintain continuous communication with project managers and stakeholders
  • Work with the Engineering team on budgets and project approvals
  • Create, design, test, train, and document information for system configuration success
  • Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies
  • Monitor and track project milestones and deliverables

Benefits

  • Recognition of years of service for vacation accrual
  • Flexible remote work options
  • Flexible group benefits including telemedicine access
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Opportunities for career development and learning
  • Retirement plan with employer contributions
Full Job Description

Job Type:
Regular


Strategy sets the direction, but rigorous execution delivers results.

In a context of significant growth and large‑scale strategic investments, Agropur continues to transform its operations and strengthen its industrial capabilities. The Project Manager will play a key role in delivering the major Bedford project, a transformative initiative that is directly aligned with the organization’s long‑term strategy.

As the orchestrator of complex projects, the Project Manager leads multidisciplinary teams and ensures full project governance, including budgets, schedules, resources, deliverables, and overall performance. This role is responsible for the planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of projects, while continuously ensuring alignment with operational needs, business priorities, and defined scope.

Working closely with key stakeholders including operations teams, support functions, governance committees, and the VRO you play a strategic role in creating value for the organization. Your ability to prioritize initiatives, structure decision‑making, and ensure clear and proactive communication will be critical to project success and the achievement of business objectives.

A structured environment designed to deliver effectively:

  • Recognition of years of service for vacation accrual

  • Flexible remote work options

  • Flexible group benefits, including access to telemedicine services

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, learning, etc.)

  • Retirement plan with employer contributions

  • Salary scale 006: $100,900 to $126,100 (Base salary will be determined based on your academic background, experience, training, and job‑related competencies.)

What you will put into action:

  • Develop, maintain, and execute detailed plans for critical projects, including cross‑functional start‑ups

  • Manage and coordinate internal and external resources, including third‑party vendors and suppliers, for project execution

  • Provide vision and direction to cross‑functional teams and all stakeholders throughout the duration of projects

  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget, in close collaboration with the Engineering team

  • As a member of the Strategic Operations team, participate in all required meetings including daily alignment sessions to ensure risks and/or constraints are promptly escalated

  • Manage a portfolio of complex initiatives and projects spanning one or multiple business sectors

  • Master the full project lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery from launch through full implementation and deployment

  • Understand the interdependencies between technology, operations, and the business plan

  • Maintain continuous communication with project managers and cross‑functional stakeholders to keep them informed of objectives, context, scope, timelines, requirements, and critical project issues

  • Work closely with the Engineering team to develop project budgets and obtain formal project approvals

  • Create, design, test, train, and document information to ensure proper system configuration and project success

  • Identify potential project risks and develop/implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and schedules

  • Monitor and track project milestones and deliverables

The profile that excels in execution:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, or a related field

  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in project management within a manufacturing environment

  • Experience in the food or manufacturing sector

  • Experience managing full project lifecycle (budget, schedule, financial tracking, and governance)

  • Experience coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders

  • Strong organizational, structuring, and complex project tracking skills

  • PMP certification

A role for those who turn plans into results.

About Agropur Cooperative

Agropur Cooperative is a Canadian dairy cooperative headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec. Founded in 1938, it is the largest dairy cooperative in Canada and one of the 20 largest dairy producers in the world. The cooperative has more than 3,000 members and operates 39 plants across North America. Agropur produces a wide range of dairy products, including milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, and ice cream. The cooperative also produces and distributes ingredients and functional solutions for the food industry.
Learn more about Agropur Cooperative
Size
19,800 employees
Industry
Founded
1938

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