Manager, Project Logistics

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Company: BVGlazing Systems

Location: Niagara Falls, ON L2G 0A1

Description:

COMPANY BACKGROUND

BVGlazing Systems is a leading manufacturing and construction company specializing in the design, engineering, production and installation of window wall, curtain wall and railing solutions. Serving both residential and commercial construction markets across Canada and the United States, we pride ourselves in delivering exceptional quality and innovation.

As a subsidiary of Exchange Income Corporation (EIC), a publicly traded company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TXS: EIF), we benefit from a strong foundation of stability and growth. At BVGlazing Systems our mission is to Build Value in everything we do. This philosophy drives our commitment to:
  • Deliver cutting edge solutions to our customers.
  • Foster the professional growth and development of our team members.
  • Uphold excellence through training, education and innovation.


THE OPPORTUNITY: You will be an integral member of our management team. To be successful in this role, you will need to be a "hands on" trusted colleague with a positive "can do" attitude. While the focus is on contract operations, we are looking for an individual who is willing and capable of working with the management team to help improve and grow our business.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:
  • Opportunity to be part of an exciting company at the cutting edge of the construction industry.
  • Competitive compensation plan.
  • Be a part of a company that is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment.
  • We've got your health and future in mind!
  • Participate in the comprehensive benefits package including Extended Healthcare Benefits.
  • Vacation accrual plan.
  • Work/life balance with short Friday's year around.
  • Goodlife Fitness discount program.
  • Company sponsored perks.
  • Participate upon hire in a company match RSP/DPSP program (2-year vesting period).


KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Leading and overseeing the in-house project team (Tendering, Design and Engineering, Procurement, Production and Site teams) for the assigned contract or section of contract.

Tendering:
  • Work with the tendering team on scoping out specific features offered on our system
  • Assist in getting accurate pricing when necessary for specific scopes.

Design and Engineering:
  • Drawing reviews pre-submittal to ensure economical build ability of our systems
  • Feasibility and constructability reviews
  • Preliminary pricing for various scopes of work
  • Die drawing review for machining tolerance
  • Specification/information review for requests for quotation for Procurement Department.

Procurement:
  • Compliance with project requirements of procured materials
  • Scope out and verify vendor capabilities
  • Pair vendor with correct scope and amount of scope
  • Verify schedule and vendor expectations
  • Scope checklist
  • Packaging analysis.
  • Timely delivery of materials and fabricated/assembled components to factories and sites.
  • Overall budget realization for procured materials, logistics, fabrication/assembly.

Production:
  • Compliance with project requirements of fabricated/assembled components
  • Prepare the project execution plan and synchronize with all departments.
  • Communicate production expectations (packaging, marking, delivery method, crating etc.)
  • Follow through with the execution plan and ensure all team members deliver their respective commitments.
  • Assist with troubleshooting when necessary

Site:
  • Assist with kick off meetings and aiding in setting project goals.
  • Activities to be executed within SAP as indicated in the design, procurement, production, and installation processes.
  • Timely and qualitative production of visual mock-ups, components for test mock-ups, and first articles.
  • Timely providing of requested cost info including a forecast of the expected cost to the Project Controller regarding materials, production, and logistics.
  • Participate in project meetings, design reviews, and project reviews covering procurement, make-ability and transport-ability, cost developments, programs, resources, deliveries, and logistics.
  • Direct quality aspects and quality control for Group factories, suppliers, and third parties in coordination with the Project Quality Manager.
  • In a leadership role, you must communicate effectively on safety values, which are incorporated into the company's values. Safety assessments are a priority within the company's values and you must enforce and promote safety policies and procedures.

General:
  • Synchronize all department schedules and tasks with respect to the project executions plan
  • Review and balance department budgets with respect to the execution plan
  • Review if project elements are best fabricated in-house or procured and outsourced.
  • Adjust the project plan and manoeuvre around changes and unforeseen issue
  • Predominate focus on Procurement strategies and production logistics.
  • Implement new and more effective procurement and production procedures.
  • Provide training to the procurement and production staff on new procedures


WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

  • 5+ years of progressive experience in curtain wall unitized construction/design and manufacturing environment.
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, serving with a sense of urgency
  • Customer focused, self-motivated, strong communication, organizational skills, Multi-task, detail oriented; strong analytical skills and accuracy
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and customers
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions and solutions


Additional InformationWe're delighted that you're considering building a career with BVG. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we're committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Training & OnboardingWe will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you've got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview ProcessWe'll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. In compliance with the AODA, all reasonable accommodations will be made available upon request from candidates with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and you require an accommodation due to a disability please discuss with the Manager scheduling your interview.

If working for a highly energized, competitive team is your ideal environment, please email your resume stating your salary expectations.

Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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