Senior Project Manager, Engineering

Sofina Foods Inc.; Burlington; Hybrid; CAD 96,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofina Foods Inc. in Burlington, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Engineering to lead capital projects from concept through commissioning and to provide technical support for plant equipment and service issues.

The role emphasizes process optimization, proactive maintenance programs, and working with Plant Managers to improve efficiency and visibility across operations. This position requires a post-secondary engineering degree, 7+ years in manufacturing engineering, and 5+ years

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years of progressive engineering/technical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in managing capital projects.
• Experience in a perishable goods manufacturing environment preferred.
• National Travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage various capital projects, from concept through commissioning including budget preparation and cost tracking.
• Provide technical support and guidance in troubleshooting plant equipment and services.
• Represent the Company with Government for permitting and approvals.
• Assess and prioritize process/project opportunities and manage from start to finish.
• Improve operating efficiency through technological improvements and process optimization.
• Assist Plant Managers foster a continuous improvement culture in manufacturing facilities.

Skills

Project management

Technical troubleshooting

Vendor negotiation

Process optimization

Capital project management

Education

Post-Secondary Degree in Engineering

Job description

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Engineering; the Senior Project Manager, Engineering is accountable for successful completion of various capital projects while providing technical support and guidance in troubleshooting plant equipment and service issues. This position provides proactive and effective support to improve systems and processes needed to increase efficiency, visibility, and issue management. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for ensuring preventative programs are implemented and maintained as required.

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage various capital projects, including new plant construction from concept through to commissioning including budget preparation, cost tracking and negotiating with vendors.
• Provide technical support and guidance in troubleshooting plant equipment and services
• Represent the Company in dealing with all levels of Government pertaining to permitting and obtaining the necessary approvals
• Assess and prioritize process/project opportunities and manage it from beginning through to completion.
• Improve the overall operating efficiency of the plants, in concert with Plant Managers, through technological improvements and process optimization.
• Assist Plant Managers foster a continuous improvement culture in the manufacturing facilities.

Requirements:

• Post-Secondary Degree in Engineering;
• A minimum of 7 years of progressive engineering/technical experience in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in managing capital projects;
• Experience working within an environment that manufactures perishable goods preferred;
• National Travel is required.

Hiring Range: CAD $95,800 - $145,800

Bonus: This position is eligible for a bonus up to 16.5% of base salary subject to the plan terms and conditions.

Please note that the expected hiring range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sofina. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, skillset of the candidate and internal equity.

This position is currently an active vacancy.