Plant Engineer

CPG Executive Search Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CPG Executive Search Inc. represents a leading North American manufacturer of private label foods and beverages seeking a Plant Engineer to drive the plant capital strategy.

You will lead cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and optimize capital projects, improving efficiency, safety, and product quality. The role requires strong project management, Lean/Six Sigma Know-how, and experience with CMMS/SAP PM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; equivalent experience accepted.
• Minimum 5 years in a manufacturing environment is required; consumer packaged goods or food/beverage preferred.
• Strong PM, problem-solving, and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Lean and Six Sigma knowledge and tools preferred; CMMS experience is a plus; SAP PM knowledge is advantageous.
• Formal PM training or certification preferred; leadership and analytical skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan, scope, approve, and implement projects aligned with the site capital plan.
• Lead multiple projects to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Manage capital projects including safety, scope adherence, commissioning, and budgets.
• Partner with sourcing to develop procurement strategies and document retention.
• Provide on-site troubleshooting and drive continuous improvement in safety and cost efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Leadership

Analytical skills

Lean/Six Sigma

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

CMMS

SAP Plant Maintenance

Job description

Our Client is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating many facilities across North America.

The Opportunity:

The Plant Engineer is responsible for collaboratively developing, planning, and executing the plant capital strategy for the facility.This role leads cross-functional teams to manage and deliver capital projects, improve operational efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and support site-wide goals related to safety, product quality, and environmental sustainability.

• Plan, scope, gain approval for, and implement projects aligned with the site's master capital plan and business priorities.
• Lead multiple projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Manage assigned capital projects, including safety, scope of adherence, commissioning, qualification, verification, timeline, cash flow, and budget tracking.
• Partner with the capital sourcing manager to develop and execute procurement strategies.
• Manage site technical drawings and document retention.
• Provide on-site troubleshooting and technical support for critical operational issues.
• Lead root cause failure analysis and implement engineered solutions.
• Work with site leadership... Quality, EHS, Supply Planning, R&D, Maintenance, Finance, and IT teams to deliver strategic and operational goals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in safety, environmental impact, food safety, and cost efficiency.
• Identify and implement solutions to improve employee safety, environmental outcomes, food quality, equipment reliability, and operational costs.
• Develops business case scopes, schedules, and estimates for new project ideas and secure inclusion in the capital plan.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience, is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required; consumer packaged goods or food/beverage experience is preferred.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and technical troubleshooting skills are required.
• Continuous improvement mindset with knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma techniques and tools is preferred.
• Experience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is preferred; SAP Plant Maintenance knowledge is a plus.
• Formal project management training or certification is preferred.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, leadership, and analytical skills are required.
• Experience creating, executing, and monitoring manufacturing technical standards and procedures is required.