Senior Project Engineering Specialist

The role

The Senior Project Engineering Specialist designs and implements new manufacturing and packaging processes. This role manages capital projects, capacity expansion, and equipment introduction to improve performance and reduce costs.

What you will do

• Lead project origination, evaluation, vendor selection and negotiation activities through to commissioning
• Manage project justification, risk analysis, cost estimates, budget, timelines, scope, and ROI
• Scope and develop comprehensive capital budget in a formal project investment proposal
• Prepare User Requirement Specifications (URS) for new equipment
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), installation, and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Generate technical bid packages for contractors
• Design equipment and plant layout considering safety, ergonomics, efficiency and flow
• Manage contractors and stakeholders through effective communication
• Establish and execute handover processes
• Collaborate with all departments to identify opportunities and execute efficiently

Required qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience in capital project management in the CPG industry
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to meet project deliverables
• Experience working in a plant manufacturing environment
• Undergraduate degree in Engineering
• Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Self-starter with a high level of initiative and adaptability

Nice to have

• Food Manufacturing preferred
• PEng an asset

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program
• RRSP matching or 401k matching
• Eligibility to participate in Riverside's Profit Sharing Plan
• Employee-Led Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Riverside University program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

About the company

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is a Canadian-based, family-owned, and globally operating B-Corp certified company. They manufacture nutritious snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO.