About Ya YA Foods:

Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations on innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com

A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to…

• Build a career, not just have a job
• Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals
• Become part of a teamwork focused culture
• Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path

**Reports to:**Senior Manager – Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating teams cross-functionally at Ya YA -including Operations, Quality, Sourcing, and Planning.
• Facilitate regular project meetings with internal stakeholders, and senior management to provide status updates, manage expectations, and drive alignment.
• Oversee audit process of system setup and data integrity for onboarding new customers and vendors, including bill of materials (BOM), Finished Product Specifications (FPS); ensure alignment with Quality documentation and ERP system accuracy.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks by analyzing challenges and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Own project success by proactively identifying risks, analyzing challenges, and leading cross-functional teams to develop sustainable, long-term solutions.
• Other duties as assigned

Profile:

• Currently enrolled in college/ university program for Business, Marketing, or Project Management.
• High attention to detail, with a strong focus on accuracy, quality, and process consistency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficient in Planner, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• NB: Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit

Why Join Us

We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people—some of whom have been a part of our team for over 30 years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business—as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers.

Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.