Senior Project Engineering Specialist North York, Ontario, Canada

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd.; Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Sr Project Engineering Specialist to enhance performance through innovative manufacturing processes and project management. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in capital project management and a passion for the food sector. Join a values-driven team committed to continuous improvement and personal development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience in capital project management in the CPG industry.
• Experience working in a plant manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new manufacturing and packaging processes.
• Lead project management activities from justification to commissioning.
• Collaborate with departments to identify opportunities.

Skills

Project Management

Teamwork

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Join Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., a $300 million+ Canadian-based, family-owned, and globally operating business, committed to leaving the world better than we found it. As a B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line company, we proudly manufacture nutritious, 'better-for-you' snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO. We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, grit, and fun.

We’re on an ambitious mission to double our business by 2027, and we need talented individuals like you to help us reach new heights. At Riverside, you’ll have the opportunity to chart your own path to success while contributing to ours. We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right, and our values will guide us through the rugged terrain – and yes, it will get rough. But that’s what makes the journey worthwhile.

So, lace up your boots and let’s tackle the climb together.

Position Summary / Objective :

As a Sr Project Engineering Specialist, you enhance the company’s performance by :

• Designing and implementing new manufacturing and packaging processes in accordance to GMP
• Initiating and executing capacity expansion projects
• Providing subject matter expertise in new equipment introduction and project management
• Reducing manufacturing costs through automation and continuous improvement
• Increasing the OEE of existing processes
• Demonstrating stakeholder and contractor management
• Establishing ways of working to execute innovations right first time
• Providing coaching and mentoring to team members and colleagues

Primary Responsibilities :

• Demonstrate and uphold Riverside’s Core Values
• Lead project origination, evaluation, vendor selection and negotiation activities through to commissioning
• Project management in developing and executing project justification, risk analysis, cost estimates, budget management, timelines, scope management, and ROI.
• Scope and develop comprehensive capital budget in a formal project investment proposal
• Prepare User Requirement Specifications (URS) for new equipment and participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), installation, and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Generate technical bid packages for contractors prior to project execution
• Design equipment / plant layout in conjunction with stakeholders with safety, ergonomics, efficiency and material / people flow in mind.
• Manage contractors and stakeholders through effective communication and ways of working
• Establish and execute handover processes to ensure innovations are executed right first time
• Collaborate with all departments to identify opportunities and execute efficiently
• Demonstrates OWNERSHIP by originating and implementing continuous improvement projects with a sense of urgency
• Pursue learning opportunities that will assist the company in launching new products and deploying new technologies
• Keeps the work atmosphere FUN by keeping it light and welcoming
• Other related duties as assigned

Reporting Relationships :

• This position reports directly to the Engineering Manager

Key Objectives :

• Project return on investment
• Commissioning cycle time
• Execute new innovations right first time
• Impact of automation and continuous improvement projects completed

Education & Qualifications :

• Minimum 8 years experience in capital project management in the CPG industry (Food Manufacturing preferred)
• Passion for the food industry and the field of engineering
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to meet project deliverables
• Experience working in a plant manufacturing environment
• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, PEng an asset
• Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office
• TEAM player with a positive attitude
• PASSIONATE with a positive attitude with a desire to learn and collaborate
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, self-starter with a high level of initiative and ADAPTABILITY
• Demonstrates HUMILITY throughout the company on a daily basis
• Aptitude to exhibit, RESPECT and protect Riverside’s Core Values in a changing environment

What we expect :

• Values-led : You’ll be a member of a thoughtful and compassionate team that prioritizes respect, teamwork and resourcefulness along with a good dash of fun.
• Unparalleled experiences and opportunities : Help us shape what this organization will look like and what we’ll offer the world, into the future.
• Access to everyone : We’re a flat organization with few silos which means you’ll have full access to everyone from our founders to our production staff.
• Personal development : We’ll support and empower you to chart your own path and reach any heights you set for yourself.
• Gratitude : We value you and show our true gratitude and appreciation.

What We Offer :

• Values-led : Every step you take must align with our values, no compromises.
• Courageous determination : You must be willing to try, ask and answer challenging questions, test and learn, and keep moving forward.
• Humility : We pride ourselves in being respectful and supportive of others.
• Continuous improvement : We own our mistakes and learn from them as we wind our way to the top.

How to Apply :

If you have the commitment to excellence, the energy, the attitude and experience we need, then please submit your resume to careers(AT)riversidenaturals.com with the job title you are applying for in the subject line!

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you have a disability and require accommodation in the interview process, please let us know when you apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to volume, please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.