Job Description

Company Overview:

Woodland Mills was founded by two friends who shared a love for solving mechanical problems from a young age. As landowners, they were unable to find well-built, affordable forestry equipment, so they decided to engineer it themselves. From the moment they established Woodland Mills in 2009, the company's mission was clear: to offer robust, high-performance products at a reasonable price, while eliminating unnecessary intermediate costs by selling directly to customers.

Woodland Mills has become globally recognized as a leader in affordable forestry equipment, with a full line of portable sawmills, woodchippers, stump grinders, log arches and trailers. The company is headquartered in Ontario, Canada, with a 100,000 square foot warehousing and distribution network that extends throughout North America.

Woodland Mills products are trusted by acreage owners, hobby farmers, woodworkers and DIY enthusiasts. That loyal customer base continues to deliver industry-leading ratings, thanks to a solid commitment to quality, exceptional customer care and technical support. The co-owners remain actively involved in Woodland Mills, driving innovation and ensuring every product upholds their commitment to practical innovation and lasting value.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Project Management Office Manager, the Project Manager will lead both Engineering and Operations projects, with a primary emphasis on product development, launches, and operational excellence. The Project Manager will work in close partnership with Engineering and Operations teams, driving projects from initial concept through design, prototyping, production, and go-to-market execution. Departmental meetings will be hosted to track technical and operational milestones, identify risks, and manage changes in scope or timeline. Success in this role requires strong communication, technical acumen, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Roles and Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end execution of Engineering and Operations projects, with a primary focus on product development, launches, and operational excellence.

Plan and monitor Engineering initiatives, including concept design, prototyping, and testing.

Manage Operations projects across manufacturing, warehousing, inventory, supply chain, and logistics.

Facilitate collaboration between Engineering and Operations teams to ensure a seamless transition from design and prototyping to production and launch.

Collaborate with a legal team to help manage intellectual property (IP) initiatives.

Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with managers and stakeholders.

Identify areas of opportunity for efficiency improvements and share insights with leadership teams.

Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, schedules, and progress reports.

Monitor project progress and ensure that tasks are completed according to schedule.

Prioritize projects, resources, and timelines in project management software with regular updates for transparency.

Coordinate project activities and resources, including scheduling meetings, assigning tasks, and tracking action items.

Communicate effectively with project teams and stakeholders to provide regular updates on project status, risks, and issues.

Identify potential project risks and develop and implement mitigation strategies.

Prepare project presentations and reports for internal and external audiences.

Manage budget tracking and expense management for projects.

Attend and participate in third party vendor meetings as required.

Collaborate with team members to maintain a positive and productive project work environment.

Apply change management practices through communication and training strategies.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain management, or related field.

3-5 years of related experience managing engineering or operations projects, preferably with a focus on product development or operational excellence.

Proven ability to solve problems creatively and drive projects through the full life cycle.

Strong familiarity with project management software tools (specifically Monday.com), methodologies, and best practices.

Experience taking projects through the full life cycle.

Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills and resourcefulness, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.

Change management experience.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

Experience with Agile Methodology is an asset.

Location:

This position is based on-site at our Port Perry location and requires full-time attendance.

Additional Information:

A criminal record check will be required for the successful candidate as part of the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please inform us.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person