Company Description
From concept to design to execution, be part of the team that gets everyday products to people.
Do you want to have an impact on creating products from today’s top brands? Does having a company care about your career today and into the future motivate you? Does an environment where your opinions matter excites you? Do you thrive at leading and empowering your team members? If so, you have found your next calling!
Grantek is a recognized leading provider of integrated automation, smart manufacturing, and industrial information solutions in the global marketplace. Our clients are some of the worlds most respected Fortune 100 companies and recognized consumer brands: GlaxoSmithKline, Brita - The Clorox Company of Canada, Molson Coors Beverage Company, Coca-Cola, Kraft Heinz, Mondelez to name a few.
We offer an atmosphere where you can express your creative ideas and talents by working on a variety of projects and technologies. Using today’s leading-edge technology, you will partner with clients to solve their most complex manufacturing and industrial information problems.
We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package, retirement matching, company paid benefits, flexible work hours, and an education/career development program. For more information on what Grantek offers, visit:
https://grantek.com/grantek-named-a-2020-great-place-to-work-and-best-employer/
We are committed to providing a positive and healthy corporate culture, one that empowers employees, promotes knowledge-sharing, and encourages strong friendships and social connections amongst all team members. We are a team of dedicated Engineers and Designers with an average of 7 years’ tenure at Grantek. The vast majority of our employees have started off their careers at Grantek and have grown into successful senior team members who are integral to our client's manufacturing processes.
Job Description
As an Operations Manager, you will be driving forward our groundbreaking smart packaging initiatives. As a key leader, you'll navigate the landscape of program and project management, collaborating with Project Leads to ensure flawless execution while meeting budget and quality standards. Your responsibilities will span the entire project scope, including loans, sub-contracts, and strategic workforce planning.
- Program and Project Management: Oversee engineering teams, coordinate onsite activities, manage subcontractors, and ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Supervision and Leadership: Lead Project Leads and engineering teams, providing guidance and support in meeting project objectives.
- Client Engagement: Maintain exceptional levels of customer service, gather feedback, and identify new requirements.
- Business Development: Identify and nurture new opportunities, contributing to the growth of Smart Packaging solutions.
- Vendor Management: Cultivate and manage relationships with strategic vendors and delivery partners.
- Mentorship and Development: Provide mentorship to direct reports, conduct regular performance reviews, and support professional growth through Personal Development Plans (PDPs).
- Cultivating a Positive Work Environment: Foster a culture of collaboration, engagement, and continuous improvement within the team.
- Strategic Engagement: Contribute to company decisions, direction, and strategy development.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in project or program management within Operations.
- Nice to have technical competencies related to smart packaging initiatives.
- Proficiency in Program and Project Management, client relations, and technical skills including Commissioning, PLC programming, mechanical design, SCADA, and Vision Systems.
- Strong leadership abilities, effective communication skills, and a commitment to customer service.
- Experience managing and leading teams.
- Willingness to travel up to 30% throughout North America.
Additional Information
We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to provide Grantekians with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
