Senior Project Engineering Specialist

Purpose:

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

Education and 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

Please note this role is an existing vacancy.

Salary Range

$120,000—$135,000 CAD