Process Optimization Project Engineer

Agropur; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative leader in the dairy industry as a Process Optimization Project Engineer. This role focuses on maximizing raw material efficiency and improving operational yield through collaboration with cross-functional teams. You will lead investment projects, analyze processes, and implement solutions to enhance productivity. With a strong emphasis on quality and safety, you'll be instrumental in driving continuous improvement initiatives. If you have a passion for engineering and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible group insurance plan

Telemedicine service

Employee assistance program

Career Path opportunities

Pension plan with employer contributions

Recognition of years of service

Qualifications

• 1 to 5 years of engineering project experience in the food industry.
• Proficiency with data analysis systems and integrated ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze equipment and plant processes to identify inefficiencies.
• Develop process designs, equipment specifications, and cost estimates.
• Monitor projects for impacts on personnel, quality, and safety.

Skills

Data Analysis

Project Management

Process Optimization

Communication Skills

Technical Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Process Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

ERP Systems

Job description

Job Type: Regular

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Agropur is looking for a Process Optimization Project Engineer to take the lead in maximizing raw material efficiency from the moment ingredients arrive to the final product. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the Process Optimization Project Engineer will develop and implement transformation processes to improve operational yield. This includes collaborating with plant leadership and corporate functions to define project scopes, design processes, estimate capital and operating costs, select contractors/suppliers, specify equipment, and coordinate execution plans all with a strong focus on measurable results.

Are you ready to leverage your expertise in dairy product manufacturing and your knowledge of ingredients and by-products to lead technical assessments, cost estimations, and design requirements? Join the team and take charge of executing investment projects under $5 million while contributing to Agropur’s continued growth.

How Agropur invests in YOU:

• Recognition of years of service in calculating vacation time.

• Flexible group insurance plan, including telemedicine service.

• Employee assistance program.

• Opportunity to invest in you (Career Path, etc.).

• Pension plan including employer contributions.

• Salary range 005: 86 900$ to 108 600$ (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.)

What’s involved in this rôle

• Analyze equipment and plant processes to identify inefficiencies and optimize raw material usage.

• Track every step from reception to shipping, generating accurate daily dairy yield reports.

• Diagnose issues, design solutions, and implement corrective actions.

• Develop process designs, equipment specifications, and cost estimates for optimizations and new installations.

• Oversee plant startup and commissioning activities.

• Monitor projects for impacts on personnel, quality, and safety, ensuring budgets are respected for efficient execution.

• Use equipment and ERP system data to track raw material losses and yield efficiency.

• Provide expertise on CapEx projects related to raw material optimization.

• Create data tools for training and process improvement.

• Adhere to quality assurance and health and safety policies, reporting any anomalies.

• Interact with contractors, conduct cost/benefit analyses, and collaborate with suppliers.

What you need to join our team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Process, Food, Mechanical Engineering, or another relevant field.

• 1 to 5 years of engineering project experience in the food industry.

• Member of the Order of Engineers.

• Willingness to travel frequently between plants.

• Proficiency with data analysis systems (SAP/Oracle) and integrated ERP systems.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both French and English (English is required for collaboration with colleagues in other Canadian provinces).

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Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.