Plant Engineer
TreeHouse Foods
Job Description
Overview Employee Type: Full time Location: ON Brantford Job Type: Engineering Manufacturing Job Posting Title: Plant Engineer Responsibilities Plan, scope, gain approval for, and implement projects aligned with the site's master capital plan and business priorities. Lead multiple projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery. Manage assigned capital projects, including safety, scope adherence, commissioning, qualification, verification, timeline, cash flow, and budget tracking.
Follow Capital Initiative Management processes and ensure consistent communication with stakeholders and teams. Partner with the capital sourcing manager to develop and execute procurement strategies. Manage site technical drawings and document retention.
Provide on-site troubleshooting and technical support for critical operational issues. Lead root cause failure analysis and implement engineered solutions. Work with site leadership, Quality, EHS, Supply Planning, R&D, Maintenance, Finance, and IT teams to deliver strategic and operational goals.
Collaborate with center engineering team to execute large-scale projects. Drive continuous improvement initiatives in safety, environmental impact, food safety, and cost efficiency. Identify and implement solutions to improve employee safety, environmental outcomes, food quality, equipment reliability, and operational costs.
Serve as Initiative Management Pillar Leader for the site, ensuring alignment with Lean Capital processes. Develop business case scopes, schedules, and estimates for new project ideas and secure inclusion in the capital plan. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience, required.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required; consumer packaged goods or food/beverage experience is preferred. Familiarity with Lean Capital Initiative Management processes and continuous improvement methodologies is required. Strong project management, problem‑solving, and technical troubleshooting skills are required.
Continuous improvement mindset with knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma techniques and tools is preferred. Experience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is preferred; SAP Plant Maintenance knowledge is a plus. Formal project management training or certification is preferred.
Demonstrated problem‑solving, leadership, and analytical skills are required. Experience creating, executing, and monitoring manufacturing technical standards and procedures is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
CADD proficiency is preferred. Benefits Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period – eligible from your first day. RRSP program with a 3% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
Comprehensive paid time off: four weeks of vacation, five sick days and 11 company holidays. Paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU. Inclusive working environment with diverse professional relationships.
Employee Resource Groups and wellness/assistance programs. Additional Details This is a full‑time, on‑site role on First Shift. Occasional flexibility is required to support alternate shifts.
Anticipated annual compensation ranges from $81,100.00 to $121,700.00 CAD, with potential for discretionary merit, bonus and equity pay. Equal Opportunity Employment TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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