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 :

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods :

About Us :

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.

Disclaimer : Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

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