Project Leader
Core
Planning, execution, and delivery of medium-scale capital projects ($2M) and continuous improvement initiatives in a 24/7 food manufacturing environment.
Role type
Senior Project Leader (Capital Projects & Continuous Improvement)
Builds
Food processing and packaging equipment upgrades, new lines, and operational efficiency improvements.
Domain
Food Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering
Required skills
Project management, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, regulatory compliance (GMP/HACCP), equipment commissioning, cross-functional collaboration, technical documentation, team supervision
Preferred skills
Allen-Bradley PLC programming, CAD (P&IDs, process flow diagrams), Quality Management Systems, PMP, P.Eng
Technologies
MS Office 365, CAD tools, Allen-Bradley PLCs
Responsibilities
Coordinate end-to-end project management for food processing and packaging initiatives. Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource plans. Prepare engineering specifications, designs, and drawings. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (sanitary design, GMP, HACCP, OHSA). Coordinate procurement activities including RFQs and vendor evaluation. Provide direct supervision of contractors and internal teams during installation and commissioning. Deliver technical support and training to maintenance and operations teams. Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety and throughput. Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and plant-wide shutdown activities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC