Project and Ci Lead - Winnipeg, Canada - Cronos Group Inc.

Cronos Group Inc.

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Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Cronos Group is an innovative global cannabinoid company with international production and distribution across five continents. Cronos Group is committed to building disruptive intellectual property by advancing cannabis research, technology and product development. With a passion to responsibly elevate the consumer experience, Cronos Group is building an iconic brand portfolio.

Cronos Group's portfolio includes PEACE NATURALS, a global health and wellness platform, our adult-use brand, and Spinach, and two hemp-derived CBD brands, Lord Jones and Happy Dance.

At Cronos Group, we hire talented people who thrive on solving difficult problems and give them the opportunity to hone new skills and approaches.

If you want to play a part in shaping an innovative industry and help build a historically significant company, we want to meet you.

The Project & Continuous Improvement Lead (CI) will accomplish the position objectives and key responsibility areas by effectively managing project's life cycle from beginning to end in collaboration with cross-functional departments and external resources.

This position participates in strategic planning, organization-wide projects and decisions, strategic and operational committees, and other organizational key initiatives. This position is based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

What you'll be doing:

Projects

Oversee the planning and execution of capital projects, from conception to completion, ensuring that all goals and objectives are met within budget and on schedule.
Develop and manage project budgets, including forecasting, tracking, and reporting on project expenses.
Coordinate with crossfunctional teams, including engineering, operations, procurement, and finance, to ensure successful project execution and delivery.
Prepare project schedules and timelines and monitor progress against established milestones.
Identify and mitigate project risks and develop contingency plans as necessary.
Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including senior management, external vendors, and contractors.
Facilitate project team meetings and provide regular updates to stakeholders on project status, risks, and issues.
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines.
Develop and implement project management best practices and process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Participate in strategic planning and contribute to the development of the company's capital investment plan.

Continuous Improvements (CI)

Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the organization and departments.
Develop and implement a framework for measuring and tracking improvement efforts.
Work with crossfunctional teams to identify improvement opportunities and prioritize them based on the impact.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement through training and coaching, and promote best practices and lessons learned.
Facilitate improvement projects and provide guidance on project management methodologies.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive dashboard of continuous improvement initiatives, progress, and results.
Conduct research and stay current with industry trends and best practices to improve the program continuously.
Manage the continuous improvement budget and resources effectively.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures.

You'll need to have:

B.Sc. in Engineering.
Minimum 57 years of proven continuous improvement analytical experience from a similar role, including project management and business analysis
Minimum 5 7 years of supervisory experience with a minimum of 10 years' experience in industrial/production setting, preferably the pharmaceutical or food industry
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong report writing skills, business correspondence, and procedures manual; effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
Excellent project management and problemsolving skills. 6 Sigma problemsolving experience or equivalent is a strong asset
Must be proficient in machine and facility design required in a highly regulated industry (ie. Pharma) and design for proper hygiene requirements
Must be proficient in developing and writing work procedures for maintenance, production and associated activities
Familiar with; AutoCAD, Microsoft Office programs, and Project.
Requires flexibility to work in a fastpaced, changing environment in a participatory management structure, all with a sense of duty and responsibility.
Ability to motivate and energize the team through strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Must be able to provide a clear criminal record check