Automation Project Leader: PLC/SCADA & MES Execution

Tetra Pak processing and packaging solutions for food and beverages; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in Toronto is seeking an Automation Project Leader to drive automation projects across North America. Responsibilities include leading project execution and integrating advanced technologies. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering or Automation and extensive experience in the sector. This role involves travel to customer sites and offers competitive compensation and training opportunities.

Benefits

Market-competitive compensation

Flexible working arrangements

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Fluent English communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience deploying automation systems in processing environments.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs such as Rockwell and Siemens.

Responsibilities

• Lead the automation scope of customer projects from pre-sales through commissioning.
• Manage project execution across budget, timeline, and quality metrics.
• Coordinate and guide automation engineers ensuring effective resource allocation.

Skills

IT Experience

Robot Programming

PMBOK

HVAC

Project Leadership

Conflict Management

Meeting Facilitation

Schedule Management

Project Management

Project Management Software

Microsoft Project

Leadership Experience

Education

University degree in Engineering, Industrial Automation, Electrical Automation, Mechatronics, or Software Development

Tools

PLC programming

SCADA development

MES integration

Job description

A leading food processing company in Toronto is seeking an Automation Project Leader to drive automation projects across North America. Responsibilities include leading project execution and integrating advanced technologies. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering or Automation and extensive experience in the sector. This role involves travel to customer sites and offers competitive compensation and training opportunities.