About the job

Plant Engineer

Hamilton,Ontario

Food Manufacturing

The Company:Our Client is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating many facilities across North America.

The Opportunity:The Plant Engineer is responsible for collaboratively developing, planning, and executing the plant capital strategy for the facility.This role leads cross-functional teams to manage and deliver capital projects, improve operational efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and support site-wide goals related to safety, product quality, and environmental sustainability.

• Responsibilities & Deliverables:Plan, scope, gain approval for, and implement projects aligned with the site's master capital plan and business priorities.
• Lead multiple projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Manage assigned capital projects, including safety, scope of adherence, commissioning, qualification, verification, timeline, cash flow, and budget tracking.
• Partner with the capital sourcing manager to develop and execute procurement strategies.
• Manage site technical drawings and document retention.
• Provide on-site troubleshooting and technical support for critical operational issues.
• Lead root cause failure analysis and implement engineered solutions.
• Work with site leadership... Quality, EHS, Supply Planning, R&D, Maintenance, Finance, and IT teams to deliver strategic and operational goals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in safety, environmental impact, food safety, and cost efficiency.
• Identify and implement solutions to improve employee safety, environmental outcomes, food quality, equipment reliability, and operational costs.
• Develops business case scopes, schedules, and estimates for new project ideas and secure inclusion in the capital plan.

• Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience, is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required; consumer packaged goods or food/beverage experience is preferred.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and technical troubleshooting skills are required.
• Continuous improvement mindset with knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma techniques and tools is preferred.
• Experience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is preferred; SAP Plant Maintenance knowledge is a plus.
• Formal project management training or certification is preferred.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, leadership, and analytical skills are required.
• Experience creating, executing, and monitoring manufacturing technical standards and procedures is required.
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