Engineering Project Manager

Engineering Project Manager

Location: Greater Toronto Area, ON
Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods / Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-Time - Temporary Assignment
Pay - Negotiable 80K+ Depending on Experience  

About the Opportunity

Our client is a global leader in consumer products manufacturing, recognized for its portfolio of premium brands and commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. With a large-scale Canadian manufacturing and supply chain operation, the organization is investing heavily in automation, digitization, and manufacturing transformation initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead capital projects, drive operational improvements, and support the implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies.

Position Summary

The Engineering Project Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute capital investment strategies and manufacturing transformation initiatives. This role is responsible for delivering sustainable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance through effective project leadership and execution.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management (65%)

• Lead the development and execution of capital and manufacturing transformation projects.
• Evaluate project feasibility, develop business cases, budgets, and ROI analyses.
• Manage project schedules, risk registers, issue logs, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, contractors, vendors, and equipment suppliers.
• Oversee equipment procurement, contract management, and project expenditures.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with operational objectives.
• Conduct pre-startup reviews and ensure all deficiencies are resolved before project closeout.
• Provide regular project updates and status reporting to leadership teams.

Manufacturing Transformation & Automation (35%)

• Support site-wide manufacturing modernization initiatives.
• Lead automation and digitization projects involving PLCs, robotics, and smart manufacturing technologies.
• Drive implementation of continuous improvement and operational excellence programs.
• Evaluate and deploy emerging technologies, including autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and low-cost automation solutions.
• Stay informed on industry best practices, equipment advancements, and manufacturing trends.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related Engineering discipline.

Experience

• 5-10 years of project management experience within a manufacturing, production, or supply chain environment.
• Experience managing capital projects from concept through implementation.
• Exposure to automation, PLC systems, robotics, utilities, and production equipment is preferred.

Certifications

• PMP designation is considered a strong asset.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong project planning, budgeting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving change initiatives.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, continuous improvement, and operational excellence principles.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Lead high-impact capital and automation projects.
• Contribute to a major manufacturing transformation journey.
• Work within a global organization known for innovation and operational excellence.
• Strong exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and strategic initiatives.

Ideal Candidate: An engineering professional with project management expertise who enjoys leading capital projects, implementing automation solutions, and driving measurable improvements in manufacturing performance.

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