Job Description

About us

AMPCO Manufacturers Inc. is a diversified Printing Company that has achieved excellence for over 50 years and is headquartered at our 63,000 square-foot facility in Coquitlam, British Columbia. A privately-owned and operated company, we make quality components such as durable labels, decals, nameplates, overlays, wide format digital graphics and membrane switches for companies worldwide.

AMPCO\xe2\x80\x99s competitive advantage as a strategic sourcing partner is based upon our solid reputation and commitment to meeting outstanding quality standards (IATF 16949 certified), positioning ourselves as an extension of our client\xe2\x80\x99s design, sourcing, engineering and logistics teams. We pride ourselves in providing superior customer service and evolving product lines as well as very high-quality products.

AMPCO\xe2\x80\x99s strongest asset remains our talented, passionate workforce, with 100+ employees who are the power behind our company\xe2\x80\x99s expertise and reliability. If you are looking for the opportunity to make a real impact, be part of an award-winning organization that continually strives to meet our partners\xe2\x80\x99 expectations and enjoy internal advancement where you will grow personally and professionally, then we would love to hear from you!

Position overview:

Ampco is looking for an experienced Project Manager to work with our innovative, energetic, and supportive team of Large Format Graphics experts who are dedicated to exceed our clients expectations. Large format graphics is high-resolution printing. It is a way of capturing images and messages on large surfaces, commonly used with commercial advertising media.

As Project Manager you will bring a minimum of 2 years Project Management experience and will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the projects. To include, but limited to: setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities to team members, monitor and summarize progress of projects, prepare reports for upper management regarding the status of each project.

The successful candidate will work directly with our clients and internally with our production, planning and sales teams to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget, whilst continually updating the project Gantt chart as the projects progress.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Report and escalate to management and sales as needed
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs
• The Project Manager will report directly to the Operations Manager on all projects

What you bring to Ampco:

• Proven working experience in project management (1+ years)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with not only your team and internal clients, but our external clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus

What Ampco offers:

• Attractive base salary
• Extended health and dental
• Vision care
• Mortgage Benefits Program
• Employee Family Assistance program
• RRSP matching program
• Company laptop, phone and vehicle mileage
• Company staff events
• On-site gym
• On-site parking

How to apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume in one PDF or Word document.

At Ampco Manufacturers Inc. we value the unique skills and experiences everyone brings to our organization. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let our HR Manager know. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with us, however only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please ensure when applying for this role you are legally eligible to live and work in Canada. Visa sponsorship or relocation costs will not be provided.

Vaccine requirements:

This role requires the successful candidate to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as per Ampco Manufacturers Inc. vaccination policy, the current recommendations by local health authorities and by public health orders, including any COVID-19 boosters. You will be required to provide proof of this prior to commencing employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person

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