Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director, Engineering and Technical Services, the Project Manager, Engineering is accountable for successful completion of various capital projects while providing technical support, guidance in troubleshooting plant equipment and service issues. This position provides proactive and effective support to improve systems and process needed to increase efficiency, visibility, and issue management.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide technical support and guidance in troubleshooting plant equipment and services.
• Mange various capital projects, from concept, execution through commissioning.
• Create and manage Capital budgets.
• Represent the Company in dealing with all levels of Government pertaining to permitting and obtaining the necessary approvals
• Preparation and negotiating with vendors.
• Schedule projects, resources and monitor project timelines.
• Provide in-direct direction and leadership in Maintenance Departments to assess and prioritize process/project opportunities and manages it from beginning through to completion.
• Ensures all outsource trades people are knowledgeable as it relates to the company's Health and Safety policy.
• Assist Plant Managers foster a continuous improvement culture in the manufacturing facilities
• Involved in all new equipment decisions, installations, upgrades, redesigns, physical plant changes or repairs.
• Monitor productivity of the group as well as identify root causes of discrepancies for any arising issues.
• Identifies key CFIA facilities requirements for federally regulated food plants
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of internal and external individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and prioritize a heavy workload.
• Is accountable and takes ownership of all tasks and projects that are engaged.
• Review and approve product designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, regulations, requirements, safety standards and industry guidelines
• Provide monthly progress and status reports regarding technical, cost and schedule performance

Requirements:

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in managing capital projects, with an Engineering Degree. Preferably P.Eng designation
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Experience working within a food and beverage industry
• Excellent negotiating skills, problem solving skills with root cause analysis experience
• Travel is required within GTA

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Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.