Technical Project Manager

Balcan Innovations Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary CAD 100k-120k

Performance bonus up to 15%

Job summary

Balcan Innovations Inc. is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead strategic engineering and operational initiatives across our manufacturing facilities in Toronto, Canada and Markleville, Indiana.

The role focuses on improving performance, reliability, efficiency, and cost, while collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will drive CAPEX/OPEX projects, BOM standardization, and manufacturing process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
• 4-6 years managing engineering/manufacturing improvement projects.
• Proven experience leading complex projects end-to-end.
• Experience with CAPEX and OPEX initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects and strategic initiatives across manufacturing facilities.
• Develop charters, timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
• Monitor progress, risks, milestones and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Quality, Finance).
• Provide updates and ROI analyses to senior leadership.
• Lead BOM development and maintenance across products.
• Maintain BOM integrity in ERP/MRP and support costing accuracy.
• Drive standardization to improve inventory accuracy and efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership to plant teams.

Skills

Project management

Manufacturing engineering

Lean Six Sigma

Cost optimization

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Balcan Innovations is a leading North American manufacturer of technical films, flexible packaging, and reflective insulation with five brands at its core: Balcan Packaging, Plastixx FFS Technologies, NELMAR Security Packaging Systems, rFoil, and Reflectix.

Join Our Team

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Technical Project Manager to lead strategic engineering and operational initiatives across our manufacturing facilities in Toronto, Ontario and Markleville, Indiana.

Our facilities specialise in the production of innovative reflective insulation products, serving customers across North America.

This role offers a unique opportunity to drive meaningful improvements in manufacturing performance, equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and cost optimization while working with cross-functional teams across multiple locations.

The ideal candidate combines a strong engineering background with proven project management experience and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage technical projects and strategic initiatives across both manufacturing facilities.
• Develop project charters, timelines, budgets, resource plans, and implementation roadmaps.
• Monitor project progress, risks, milestones, and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Quality, and Finance.
• Provide regular project updates, performance metrics, and recommendations to senior leadership.

CAPEX & OPEX Management

• Lead the planning, justification, execution, and monitoring of capital investment projects.
• Develop business cases and ROI analyses for equipment purchases, automation initiatives, process improvements, and facility upgrades.
• Manage project budgets, contractors, vendors, timelines, and implementation activities.
• Identify and execute operational improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, waste elimination, productivity enhancement, and efficiency gains.
• Track and report project savings, financial performance, and return on investment.

Bill of Materials (BOM) Development & Process Standardization

• Lead the creation, validation, and maintenance of Bills of Materials (BOMs) across all manufactured products.
• Partner with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure BOM accuracy and consistency.
• Analyze material consumption, manufacturing processes, and product structures to establish standardized BOMs.
• Maintain BOM integrity within ERP/MRP systems and support product costing accuracy.
• Drive standardization initiatives that improve inventory accuracy, reporting capabilities, and manufacturing efficiency.

Manufacturing Process Improvement & Technical Leadership

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, capacity utilization, quality performance, and equipment effectiveness.
• Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Conduct root cause analyses and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Support new product introductions, equipment installations, process validations, and production trials.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to plant teams across both locations.

Data Analytics & Performance Management

• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including project execution, cost savings, OEE, quality, and operational performance.
• Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Present findings, recommendations, and project outcomes to leadership teams.
• Support change management initiatives and successful adoption of new systems and processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 4-6 years of experience managing engineering, manufacturing, technical, or process improvement projects within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience independently leading complex projects from concept through implementation.
• Demonstrated success managing both CAPEX and OPEX initiatives.
• Experience developing, validating, and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Strong planning, organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Experience supporting multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation.
• Experience within the plastics, insulation, packaging, converting, or related manufacturing industries.
• Exposure to automation projects, process engineering, and manufacturing optimization initiatives.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead high-impact projects that directly influence business performance.
• Significant ownership of strategic CAPEX and operational improvement initiatives.
• Exposure to multi-site manufacturing operations across Canada and the United States.
• Collaborative environment with strong cross-functional engagement.
• Opportunity to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Career growth within a dynamic and growing manufacturing organization.
• Base Salary: CAD $100,000 - $120,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• Performance Bonus: Target bonus of 7.5%, with the opportunity to earn up to 15% based on company performance.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.