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Salary: CAD 90,000 - 119,000 / annual
Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., a Canadian-based, family-owned B-Corp certified company and manufacturer of nutritious snacks (MadeGood, GOOD TO GO), is seeking a Senior Project Engineering Specialist to support its ambitious mission to double the business by 2030.
In this role, you will enhance company performance by designing and implementing new manufacturing and packaging processes in accordance with GMP standards, initiating and executing capacity expansion projects, and providing subject matter expertise in equipment introduction and project management. You will drive cost reduction through automation and continuous improvement, increase OEE of existing processes, and demonstrate strong stakeholder and contractor management.
Key responsibilities include leading project origination through commissioning, managing project justification, risk analysis, cost estimates, budgets, timelines, and ROI. You will scope and develop comprehensive capital budgets in formal investment proposals, prepare User Requirement Specifications (URS) for new equipment, and participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), installation, and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT). You will generate technical bid packages for contractors, design equipment and plant layouts considering safety, ergonomics, efficiency, and material/people flow, and manage contractors and stakeholders through effective communication.
Additionally, you will establish handover processes to ensure innovations are executed right the first time, collaborate across departments to identify and execute opportunities efficiently, originate and implement continuous improvement projects with urgency, and pursue learning opportunities for new product launches and technology deployment. You will mentor and coach team members and colleagues, and contribute to maintaining a positive, fun work atmosphere.
Riverside values teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, grit, and fun. The company operates as a flat organization with few silos, offering full access to leadership and production staff. You will have opportunities to shape the organization's future and chart your own career path through personal development support, training, and tools for growth.
Requirements:
- Minimum 8 years of experience in capital project management in the CPG industry (food manufacturing preferred)
- Passion for the food industry and engineering
- Experience working with cross-functional teams to meet project deliverables
- Experience working in a plant manufacturing environment
- Undergraduate degree in Engineering (PEng is an asset)
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office
- Strong team player with positive attitude
- Passionate with desire to learn and collaborate
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills; self-starter with high initiative and adaptability
- Demonstrates humility and respect for company core values
