Bilingual Project Specialist

Hood Packaging Corporation•Montreal, QC

About The Position

Under the responsibility of the equipment group Manager, the Project Specialist prepares filling line equipment quotes and RFP proposals, plus plans, coordinates, manages and participates in projects related to the continuous improvement of the equipment department, the installation of equipment at customer premises, the updating of documents and projects related to R&D. The Project Specialist also supports the Glopak Equipment Group in all activities.

Requirements

Bilingual (French/English)

Responsibilities

Participate in the definition of new equipment proposals (scope up to $1.8MM in value)
Develop and submit approved quotations and proposals to potential customers
Organize and structure procurement specifications
Develop business relationships with local suppliers to reduce the costs associated with the purchase of equipment and parts
Ensure that each party has all the information and resources necessary to perform its tasks
Communicate to the appropriate person information related to the progress of projects
Respect the project schedule
Hold regular internal and external follow-up meetings
Coordinate machine shipments with supplier, transport and customer
Maintain complete documentation of the projects
Respond to various customer questions and requests
Manage unforeseen events (budget, resources, etc.)
In collaboration with the Field Service Technician’s Supervisor, plan and organize the holding of the factory acceptance tests (FAT tests) of the equipment with the customer.
Identify the roadblocks, avenues for improvement, actors, their functions, responsibilities, relationships
Identify core projects and define priorities with management
In collaboration with the Equipment Group Manager, design action plans to improve the functioning of the department
Plan and manage change management
Ensure de deployment and sustainability of process improvement and optimization solutions in order to reduce costs and improve the quality of services
Provide training of technical staff in new methods
Ensure optimal budget management for all continuous improvement projects
Provide technical support to the department and customers
Establish and update the Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) scope
Participate in FAT at suppliers
Carry out measurements in the field to validate certain scoop projects
Describe, develop or update operating procedures for equipment
In collaboration with the Field Service Technicians, create and / or update manufacturing drawings, technical specifications and production guidelines for parts or assemblies
In collaboration with customers and technical service, to develop and/or update 2D plant layouts
Create or update assembly structures
Open new items
Analyze possible technical solutions in response to a customer problem
Prepare plans and drawings to build a prototype
Perform the necessary tests in the GE warehouse
Document and analyze results
Update the selling and purchase prices of items
Open and submit spare part quotes to customers
Confirm sales orders
Open and place spare parts orders to suppliers
Receive items
Create BOLs for shipping
Source in the parts store the equipment available for the necessary in-house project work
Occasional replacement of the department’s Service and Spare Part Administrator
Pick the items out of the spare parts store and prepare the package to be shipped
Participate in the annual inventory
Arrange items that are sold by lot or sheet if necessary
Attend trade shows, conferences, training or other to enrich knowledge/skills in this position as requested or in agreement with his/her supervisor