Job Title: Reports to: Supervises: Date updated: Job Description - Canada Food Technologies Inc. Project Coordinator Manufacturing Manager None January 2020 Summary of Responsibilities: The Project Coordinator is responsible for the successful completion of various customer manufacturing projects. This includes the evaluation and interpretation of project requirements in order to develop innovative and quality solutions to clients' needs. The Project Coordinator regularly communicates with the Manufacturing Manager in order to effectively manage clients' projects. Occasionally, the Project Coordinator provides technical support and input on troubleshooting on plant equipment and service issues. . . . . . . Duties and Responsibilities: Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects. Ensure full engagement with the client and updating them throughout the project. Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress, which is based off the order entry and work order documentation Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders. Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors. Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans and documentation to be shared with clients as well as diher staff members. Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs. Develop and manage procurement packages for equipment and installation. Provide monthly progress and status reports to the Manager, Manufacturing on the status of project operations including the prioritization of project opportunities. Be involved with or responsible for client reporting, client concerns and corrective actions. Create and deliver qualified opportunities to Business Development Managers for larger opportunities. Provide technical support and guidance in troubleshooting machinery and equipment Provide input on new equipment decisions, installations, upgrades, redesigns, physical plant changes or repairs as required. Job Specifications: Education University Degree or College Diploma required, specializing in Technology or Engineering Required Knowledge Knowledge of plant operations specifically focusing on food production manufacturing processes. Basic knowledge of CFIA, FDA and USDA food equipment and design standards. Familiarity with food plant Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs), area designations, clean design requirements and the impact to process and equipment layout designs. . . . . Required Knowledge: Knowledge of plant operations specifically focusing on food production manufacturing processes Basic knowledge of CFIA, FDA and USDA food equipment and design standards. Familiarity with food plant Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs), arca designations, clean design requirements and the impact to process and equipment layout designs. . Experience: Minimum of 1-year experience in project coordinator role, preferably in a food or manufacturing environment . . Skills and Abilities: Advanced skills with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Project Ability to problem solve under minimal supervision Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills Strong negotiation, conflict resolution and relationship building skills Excellent customer services skills Excellent time management and organizational skills . Working Conditions: Work generally completed in a climate controlled comfortable office environment, with some work visiting clients' food factories Some travel is necessary to support project presentations at client sites across Canada 1. Using the Job Description for the "Project Coordinator from Part A, choose six (6) selection criteria/standards (Qualifications) to be used to screen the applications. List and describe each selection criteria. Explain what information on a resume might indicate that the applicant satisfies the criteria and state why the group feels it is an important qualification for the position. Be specific in your description of each selection criteria. (Do not select "failure to list references", "formatting errors" (spelling, incorrect dates etc.), or "willing to relocate" as selection criteria.)