Project Manager

The Opportunity:

As part of Maple Leaf Food’s corporate engineering team, this position will provide technical leadership and manage the on site execution of key projects at various facilities. Projects will be aimed at upgrading facilities, equipment redesign, and line modifications within the Maple Leaf Foods Inc capital plan. The Corporate Engineering team is based in the corporate office in Mississauga, ON but this role is based in Winnipeg or Saskatoon.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Develop scope, CAD layout, budget, and schedule for proposed capital projects in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders
• Manage and supervise the execution of assigned capital projects ($3M-$30M) to budget, timeline and performance targets.
• Ensure assigned projects are managed in accordance with project management best practices and Maple Leaf guidelines and governance.
• Identify all issues critical to budget, timeline and performance and ensure proper coordination to address in a timely manner.
• Monitor and report on the execution of the assigned projects, taking action to coordinate activities and maintain budgets and timelines.
• Assure both food safety and health and safety are prioritized in all aspects of project work
• Ensure the application of all legislative requirements and the appropriate company policies in all areas of capital project execution and technical service.
• Assist operations with emerging issues related to operating plants, including the resolution of process and equipment operational issues and analysis of opportunities for operational enhancements
• Reviewing plant capital for appropriateness of design, feasibility and compliance with MLF policy and coaching plant personnel on the development and execution of capital projects in compliance with project management best practices and Maple Leaf guidelines and governance.
• Supervision and coaching of junior direct reports, as assigned.
• Other projects as assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

• 8+ years extensive capital project management experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.)
• Experience in process design for food manufacturing
• Knowledge of food industry GMPs, food safety development and health & safety requirements.
• Proven experience and performance in managing major capital projects execution and successful management of consultants and contractors.
• Knowledge of construction site practices and regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of contract development and execution
• Knowledge if WSIB/WCB and insurance requirements and their management on construction sites
• Excellent interpersonal communications skills at all levels
• Knowledge of environmental compliance for food manufacturing operations

Knowledge of health & safety performance for food manufacturing operations

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.