City : Mississauga - Financial Dr.

Category : Other

Industry : Food/Packaging

Employer : Maple Leaf Foods

 The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Vice President of Marketing for one of our six Category Platforms, each of which represent ~$500M in sales annually. The CEM is critical in fostering a high-performance cross-functional team, delighting our customers, and delivering on our growth ambitions. To this end, the CEM is accountable for the successful end-to-end execution of initiatives related to product launches and modifications. They will partner with cross-functional teams to support the delivery of projects using prescribed project management methodology, standards, tools and processes. This leader will ensure detailed plans are established and that competing cross-functional initiatives are understood so they can be best prioritized with alignment from all stakeholders.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by December 03. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Lead the end-to end execution of internal and external initiatives with the collaboration of cross-functional teams to ensure initiatives are executed with excellence (“first time right”, “on time, ever time”)
• Accountable for project execution which includes formulating timelines, communicating key critical path dates to stakeholders (including Marketing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Purchasing, R&D, Regulatory and Graphics, etc.) problem solving, and ensuring that milestones are clearly defined and met through each step of the project
• Lead project execution through disciplined project management skills; utilizing the tools, product launch methodologies, and SAP RD system to manage/execute all launches at the SKU level
• Understand time sensitive requirements of product launches, minimizing delays to critical path activities, working to resolve issues as they are identified
• Develop an understanding of the objectives, opportunities and constraints of both marketing and manufacturing stakeholder teams.  Gather the collective voice of each and advocate accordingly in key discussions
• Partner with Marketing/Sales/Commercial team to enable opportunities for executing unique customer requirements.
• Apply thought leadership and judgement to enable fact based and nimble decision making
• Monitor and report progress against all initiatives, providing updates to working teams and executive teams as required
• Train and coach others regarding execution disciplines

What You’ll Bring:

• 5+ years relevant experience in Commercial Execution/Project Management
• High degree of business acumen with a proven ability to understand and lead commercialization processes (annual planning, meeting facilitation, cross-functional engagement, executive level interaction, project execution)
• Superior organizational skills and project management capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to forge cross-functional relationships through strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective facilitator – proven ability to bring people together and broker robust dialogue to solve problems
• Strong communication skills - highly skilled at synthesizing information for sharing appropriately with various audiences
• Strategic thinker – ability to understand the big picture and make decisions grounded in sound business judgement
• Understanding of regulatory, packaging graphics and SAP RD processes an asset

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance—combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting. 
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.

Disclaimer:  Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board.  Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

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