Process Engineer

AMP Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pivotal Integrated Solutions in Etobicoke, ON seeks a Process Engineer to lead hands-on maintenance in a food manufacturing operation. You will supervise shift mechanics, troubleshoot equipment, and drive safety and reliability improvements.

You will manage preventative maintenance programs, implement lean improvements, coordinate with vendors, and oversee capital projects to optimize plant performance and product quality.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years maintenance experience.
• Experience in packing and manufacturing machinery is essential.
• Hands-on, high energy with ability to lead shifts.
• Strong communication skills across teams and stakeholders.
• Proven track record managing multiple projects within quality, timeline and budget objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and operations to support 24/7 plant production.
• Plan and execute preventative maintenance programs.
• Improve equipment reliability and uptime.
• Lead continuous improvement using lean manufacturing principles.
• Coordinate with vendors to source parts and upgrade equipment.
• Provide leadership to shift mechanics and mentors to the team.
• Ensure safety compliance and OSHA-related requirements.
• Manage capital projects with scope, cost, milestones.
• Coordinate across maintenance and production to reduce downtime and costs.

Skills

Project management

Maintenance experience

Communication skills

Team leadership

Job description

Process Engineer

Company: Pivotal Integrated Solutions

Location: Etobicoke, ON

Type: Full-time

Job Description: Project Engineer

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing, the Project Engineer is a “hands on\" role that provides leadership & supervision in support of a food manufacturing operation. This position serves as the key technical resource for the manufacturing operation, focusing on preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and problem resolution for electronic/mechanical equipment issues.

Core Deliverables

• Ensure safe, efficient, reliable maintenance and operation of equipment to ensure the production of quality products to maintain a continuous 24/7 plant manufacturing operation


• Planning and execution of the preventative maintenance programs.


• Improve the reliability of the equipment.


• Lead continuous improvement efforts using lean manufacturing principles.


• Work with vendors to source parts and to substitute parts as required to improve efficiency, update older equipment no longer supported by manufacturers and improve equipment functionality.


• Provide leadership, coaching and direction to shift mechanics in all aspects of their work.


• Serves as a key resource for safety related issues with the goal of meeting/exceeding OSHA requirements for a safe workplace.


• Manage capital projects including identifying scope, cost, milestones, etc.


• Coordinates a comprehensive and responsive maintenance and breakdown recovery service across the range of production plant and equipment on the manufacturing site including:
  
  
  
  • Driers, Chillers and Conveyors.
  
  
  • Mixers
  
  
  • Coding and Labelling systems.
  
  
  • Case erector and sealing machines.
  
  
  • Silo system.
  
  
  • Boilers and steam service equipment.
  
  
  • Water and Air services.
  
  
  • Ventilation.
  
  
  
  

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities

• Implements upgrades to current maintenance program including transition to new ERP system


• Manages requirements for early starts, late finishes and weekend work to gain access to equipment


• Suggests and carries out improvements to plant and machinery, as directed, to improve efficiency, minimize down-time, and make machines safer and/or easier to operate.


• Provides of engineering expertise and knowledge when required by operators, Team Leader, Supervisors and Managers.


• Ensures all planned maintenance is carried out.


• Learns to operate and run all machinery & resolve long term machine problems.


• Coordinates with maintenance team and machine suppliers to resolve breakdown issues.


• Self-motivated and continuously monitor plant, equipment and products. To liaise with other members of the production and engineering team to reduce cost, breakdowns and wastage.


• Assists in commissioning and set up of new machinery.

• Oversees maintenance staff and suppliers of services and equipment to achieve a measurable contribution in reduction of breakdown times and increase efficiency through quick and timely response to call out.

Qualifications/Experience

• A minimum of 2-4 years maintenance experience


• Previous experience in a similar industry or organization is essential


• High energy, hands-on,


• Proven record of successfully managing & executing multiple projects while meeting quality, timeline, & budgetary objectives.


• Able to take the initiative to make recommendations & produce results.


• Experience in packing and manufacturing machinery and methods.


• Good communication skills.